Custodial Housekeeper
The Custodial Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of the Unaccompanied Children Program facilities, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for children and staff. This role involves performing daily cleaning tasks, managing inventory of supplies, and demonstrating cultural competency while supporting the wellbeing of children in a residential setting. The position requires adherence to safety protocols, effective communication, and the ability to handle minor emergencies.
About Careertakes
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What You Will Do
The Custodial Housekeeper is a non-exempt, hands-on role responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in a residential program serving children. You will perform routine and deep-cleaning tasks, manage inventory of cleaning supplies, and support a trauma-informed residential setting by following safety and infection-control practices.
- Provide a positive role model for children and support an environment that fosters healthy socialization
- Change and launder bed linens every 5 days or when a child is released
- Clean bathrooms daily (sinks, mirrors, toilets) and mop floors
- Sweep and mop laundry and shared areas daily
- Empty trash from offices, bathrooms, and day areas daily
- Vacuum day rooms, hallways, office areas, and client rooms daily
- Clean client shower stalls and bathtubs daily
- Clean ceiling fans on a monthly schedule and wipe walls / clean windows weekly
- Dust, polish, and clean furniture on a rotating room-by-room basis
- Refill toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and sanitizing lotion; change lightbulbs as needed
- Check furniture and report hazards to maintenance immediately
- Develop and maintain a monthly inventory of paper products and cleaning supplies
- Perform additional custodial duties as assigned
- Demonstrate cultural competency and follow all program safety and exposure-control procedures
Compensation & Benefits
- $18.77 per hour (base)
- Shift differentials: +$0.50/hr for second shift; +$1.00/hr for overnight and weekend hours
- 15 PTO days per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Healthcare concierge and financial wellness programs
- Dependent Care FSA and supplemental accident/hospital/specifed disease plans
- Paid life / AD&D insurance
- Pet, legal and identity-theft programs
- Mileage reimbursement for approved travel
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- One (1) year experience working with children preferred
- Previous professional housekeeping/cleaning or residential setting experience preferred
- Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and equipment up to 40 lbs when required
- Ability to work under stress and in a residential environment; may require overtime
- Prolonged standing, bending, and lifting are required
- Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally or physically aggressive
- Potential exposure to communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens; must follow PPE and safety procedures
- Must wear safety glasses when handling harsh chemicals
- Proof of immunization required: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), Tdap (1 dose)
Background & Screening
Confidential Client requires successful completion of background screening (including drug testing and applicable motor vehicle checks). As a Florida care provider role, candidates must complete fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as required by state agencies.
About the Employer
Confidential Client provides a broad spectrum of human services that support children, families, and older adults. Programs may include behavioral and mental health, child welfare, family support, employment transition, housing, food assistance, transportation, and home care services. The organization is committed to a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and supports opportunities for staff development and training.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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