Full time Custodian! Urgent!

Custodian (Trenton, NJ)

Can you look into the eyes of someone who is struggling and see their pain – while also seeing their potential? Are you passionate about providing opportunities to help people rebuild their lives?

The Mission is looking to expand our team of committed staff members who are dedicated to creating an environment where those who have nowhere else to turn can live with dignity, experience hope and see new opportunities.

Environmental Services (EVS) Associate

At the Rescue Mission of Trenton, “Environmental Services” is more than a facilities role - it’s a frontline position in protecting health, restoring dignity, and creating a safe place for healing.

TheEVS Associateis a key member of our team and a steward of our “Culture of Clean.” In our emergency shelter and behavioral health environment, your work directly supports the well-being, safety, and recovery of every individual who walks through our doors.

This is not just custodial work—it is mission-driven service that helps create stability for people during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.

What You’ll Do As an EVS Associate, you help maintain a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment across our campus and care settings. Your responsibilities include:

Infection Prevention & Control

Disinfect high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, railings, and light switches

Help prevent the spread of illness in high-density living environments

Follow healthcare-grade cleaning and sanitation protocols

Facility Cleaning & Sanitation

Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, and shared spaces

Perform deep cleaning and turnover of rooms after resident departure

Respond to spills and urgent sanitation needs

Safety & Compliance

Follow strict environmental health and safety standards

Document cleaning activities to support regulatory inspections

Ensure compliance with behavioral health and shelter facility requirements

Light Maintenance & Campus Support

Replace light bulbs and report facility repair needs

Assist with furniture movement and room preparation

Support light outdoor and landscaping tasks across our 150,000+ sq. ft. campus

Culinary & Dining Support

Support sanitation of kitchen and food service areas

Help maintain cleanliness standards during and after meal service

Contribute to safe and sanitary food service operations serving 70+ meals daily

Why This Role Matters In an emergency shelter and behavioral health setting, cleanliness is not cosmetic—it is clinical.

Your work helps to:

Reduce stress and promote emotional stabilityin moments of crisis

Prevent illness outbreaksin high-traffic, shared living environments

Reinforce dignity and respectfor every person we serve

A clean space communicates a powerful message:you matter, and your well-being matters here.

What We’re Looking For To succeed in this role, you should bring:

Strong attention to detail

Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards

Ability to follow infection control procedures

Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and SDS/MSDS guidelines

Emotional resilience and professionalism in a behavioral health environment

Team-oriented mindset and reliability

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate:$17.51/hour

Additional Incentive:$1.00/hour bonus (paid quarterly)

Schedule:Full-time (32–40 hours/week)

Must have weekday and weekend availability

Why Join the Rescue Mission of Trenton?

At the Rescue Mission, we believe healing begins with environment. The work you do every day creates the foundation for all clinical, social, and recovery services we provide.

We don’t just clean for appearance—we clean forhealth, safety, and human dignity. What We Offer We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance from day one.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance– High-quality coverage with low employee costs
• Life Insurance– 100% company-paid protection
• 401(k) Retirement Plan– 2% company contribution plus company match up to 4%
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)– Available immediately with no waiting period
• Professional Development Opportunities– Training and growth to support career advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer The Rescue Mission of Trenton is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace.

Department: Maintenance

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position