Custodian/Maintenance Helper

Custodian/Maintenance Helper

Harrisburg Engineering Center (HPEC) - Harrisburg, PA 17111

Salary Range $17.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift First Shift Category General Labor

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated Custodian / Maintenance Helper to join our Facilities team and help keep our building in pristine condition. In this role, you will perform a variety of daily cleaning and routine maintenance tasks to ensure our facility remains safe, clean, and functioning smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining a great environment, and wants to work closely with our Facilities Manager to keep operations running seamlessly.

What You Will Do

Your daily responsibilities will center on the general cleaning and upkeep of our building. This includes vacuuming, sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning and stocking restrooms, and managing daily trash collection and disposal. You will keep a close eye on inventory to ensure cleaning supplies remain well-stocked, and you will always prioritize safety when handling standard cleaning products and equipment. Beyond standard janitorial work, you will tackle minor building repairs, safely clean up spills, and lock up the building securely after hours. When larger, more complex maintenance issues arise, you will notify supervisors or managers right away.

Qualifications

What We Look For

To excel in this position, you should have a solid foundation in cleaning practices and the ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with basic math skills and excellent time management to complete your tasks in a timely manner. Since this is a physically active role, you must be comfortable working on your feet for an 8-hour shift in an environment that includes production area noise and exposure to cleaning solvents. You should be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds on your own, and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Most importantly, we want someone who works well when supervisors are not present and takes initiative.

Compensation and Great Benefits

We value our team's hard work and offer a competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $17.00 to $22.00, depending on your experience. This is a non-exempt position that comes with a fantastic, comprehensive benefits package. We provide robust health insurance options to keep you and your family covered. To support your financial future, we offer a generous 401(k) retirement plan complete with a company match. We also believe heavily in work-life balance, which is why our employees enjoy a highly generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy along with paid holidays.

HPEC is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.