Custodian/Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

RFK Community Alliance is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Custodian/Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at the Doctor Franklin Perkins School. Position is responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of academic buildings, dormitories, administrative offices, and shared spaces. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and is committed to creating a safe and sanitary environment for students, staff, and visitors. This position also participates in the organization's on-call rotation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of classrooms, hallways, restrooms, dormitories, offices, and common areas.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping tasks to ensure buildings remain safe, organized, and well-maintained.
• Identify and report maintenance, repair, or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Prioritize daily assignments and complete tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Conduct routine safety checks and promptly report potential hazards.
• Safely operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs to supervisors.
• Respond to changing priorities and support cleaning needs across school, residential, and administrative settings.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Work collaboratively with team members while also managing responsibilities independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of custodial, housekeeping, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in a school, residential, healthcare, or institutional setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to perform physical work and maintain professional cleanliness and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management skills.

Who We Are  
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.

  How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.

RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA