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PeopleShare by PROMAN

Custodian

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$37,077 / year median in Delaware

+14% projected growth

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Custodian Join Our Team as a Custodian! We are currently seeking a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented Custodian to join our facilities team. If you take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, this Custodian opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Available Schedules Choose the schedule that works best for you: Option 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 AM
  • 5:00 PM Option 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:30 AM
  • 5:00 PM Training Schedule (Required for First Month): Saturday through Wednesday 7:30 AM
  • 4:00 PM Position Overview As a Custodian, you will play an essential role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe facility.
This position combines hands-on custodial responsibilities with leadership support for maintenance custodians and weekend operations. The ideal Custodian is proactive, safety-minded, and committed to providing excellent service while ensuring the facility remains in top condition. Key Responsibilities As a Custodian, your daily duties will include: Performing comprehensive custodial services, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, restroom sanitation, waste removal, and replenishment of supplies. Supervising, training, and leading maintenance custodians while providing oversight of weekend custodial operations. Maintaining custodial schedules and ensuring all cleaning, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance tasks are completed on time. Operating cleaning equipment and utilizing cleaning chemicals according to safety standards and established procedures. Performing minor repairs, basic troubleshooting of equipment, and light facility maintenance as needed. Assisting with event setup and breakdown, including moving, arranging, and organizing furniture and equipment. Monitoring facilities for safety hazards, maintenance concerns, and building issues, reporting findings promptly. Supporting campus safety during inclement weather through snow removal, salting walkways, and slip prevention efforts. Collaborating effectively with fellow team members to ensure all custodial and maintenance duties are completed efficiently. Qualifications Successful Custodian candidates will possess: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Previous janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or institutional cleaning experience preferred. Experience working in schools, healthcare facilities, hospitals, or similar environments is highly desirable. Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment, housekeeping tools, and safe chemical handling procedures. Flexibility to work weekends, special events, and varying schedules as needed. Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A professional, positive attitude and strong customer service mindset. Physical ability to perform routine cleaning tasks, lift equipment and supplies, and remain active throughout the shift. Why Join Our Team? Stable and consistent scheduling Opportunities to lead and mentor fellow custodial staff Collaborative and supportive work environment Meaningful work helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming facility Opportunity to develop maintenance and facility operations skills If you are a hardworking, reliable professional looking to build a rewarding career as a Custodian, we encourage you to apply today. This Custodian role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact every day while working with a team dedicated to excellence in facility care and maintenance. PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics. PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. IND9