DRC Custodian

Gaudenzia, Inc. • Full-time • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • 1d ago

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's/DRC’s Mission: Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

This is full performance work in support areas necessary to the maintenance of program services and buildings such as building and grounds, security, and on occasion, food service. Employee has controlling responsibility for the completion of assigned support tasks. Variations in work routine occasionally shift the work station from one location to another and to other facilities if conditions warrant. Work is performed under medium supervision and in accordance with set instructions and established custodial safety, sanitation and health regulations. Contact is with clients and with other Gaudenzia DRC staff. Work requires moderate physical exertion. This is essentially a low skills position, providing custodial services within the building of a human services facility. Duties are generally predictable and routine in nature, and include general cleaning of offices, inventory of toxic/caustic materials, and supervision of cleaning products used. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of meeting rooms, client residences, bathrooms, other public areas, trash removal, some outside and maintenance groundskeeping. Performance of these duties affects all clients and personnel, therefore pride in work and a desire to maintain standards of cleanliness is very important.

Qualifications:

Education/ Training: Experience: High School Graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred. Ability to read and understand labels, instructions, etc

Experience: One (1) year related experience preferred and the Ability to read and understand labels, instructions, etc

This individual is responsible for:

Cleans all offices, meeting rooms, reception and common areas daily
Vacuum rugs, sweep, mop and wax floors
Dust, clean and polish furniture and equipment
Empty all trash containers and place in outside Dumpster/Container
Cleans, scrubs, and paints all bathrooms, hallways, etc.
Sweeps and mops all hallways and stairways daily.
Wax and buff floors weekly.
Cleans all bathrooms twice daily.
Removes all trash and rubbish from the premises, removes snow and ice from sidewalks.
Cleans walls twice yearly.
Maintains security of property; observe safety, sanitation and fire regulations.
Maintains security and inventory of all cleaning products while on the client floors and in common areas.
Wash all windows, mirrors and inside glass areas.
Performs groundskeeping chores, as assigned.
Participates fully in assigned evacuation drills and understands duties in an emergency.
And other duties as assigned by operations management team.
Requests supervision when unclear about work, responsibilities and duties.

What We Offer: Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - Full Time & Part Time Opportunities - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For additional details regarding our benefits, please visit: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage--from job posting to onboarding--we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.