Part-Time Custodian/Cleaner

Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc.

Hopeful Journeys Educational Center - Beverly, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5953152

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Oct 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Hours flexible (30 minimum per week, evenings and some weekend time required)

Description

Hopeful Journeys is a non-profit, full-year school for children with autism and other related disabilities. Janitor/Custodian is to perform a variety of daily janitorial and custodial to ensure cleanliness and safety of the building, vehicles and grounds.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of flooring and stairs.
• Shampoo carpets as needed.
• Strip & wax floors
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms and clean mirrors.
• Clean sinks, countertops, microwaves, and refrigerators in break rooms.
• Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and common areas.
• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean receptacles as necessary.
• Dusting and cleaning office desks, furniture & window sills that are not cluttered.
• Wash windows, walls or glass as needed.
• Wash dishes left in sink or fill/empty dishwasher as necessary.
• Ensure all lights in the building are off.
• Maintain janitor closets in a clean, organized and safe manner.
• Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe and operable condition.
• Proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals.
• Clean up cafeteria
• Clean up occasional urine, vomit, and other student bodily fluids.
• Clean spills/toilet overflows and other hazards with proper supplies.
• Table set-up/tear down for special occasions, meetings or events
• Occasional moving of school furniture
• Other routine maintenance duties as assigned.
• Notify Office Manager when building needs major repairs.

•painting experience a bonus

Essential Functions:

Bathroom/kitchen cleaning/sanitizing, vacuuming/mopping floors, dusting, emptying trash etc.

Educational Requirements:

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Good client/customer service skills.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to work effectively with a team.

Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort.

Basic knowledge of cleaning products or willing to learn.

Ability to stand or be on feet for entirety of shift

Ability to lift 50+ pounds on occasion

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

High School Diploma or GED

Six months or more of related experience

Valid Massachusetts Driver's License required

Computer literate or willingness/ability to learn email system and potential computerized Work Order System

Position Type:

After school/Evening

Salary:

$19 to $23 Per Hour