Welcome Center Janitor

Part-Time | Non-Exempt | Monday-Friday

Hours vary based on operational needs and may include evening, weekend, or early morning shifts.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Welcome Center Janitor to help keep a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the neighbors we serve, as well as our staff, volunteers, and visitors. In this role, you will focus on keeping spaces sanitary and well cared for, spotting maintenance issues early, and responding quickly when something needs attention.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Welcome Center Janitor is primarily assigned to the Welcome Center and may support other buildings on the SVDP campus as needed. You will clean and sanitize shared spaces, keep supplies stocked, handle basic maintenance tasks, and interact respectfully with everyone you meet along the way. A clean, well-kept space tells every person who walks through our doors that they are valued. Through this work you will help carry out the mission of St. Vincent de Paul with dignity, compassion, and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, and common areas according to established schedules and standards.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors; dust and clean furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces.
• Restock restroom supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, and soap.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and transport them to designated collection points.
• Keep grounds around the Welcome Center free from trash and debris.
• Respond to spills, accidents, and other emergency cleaning situations in a timely manner.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance, such as changing light bulbs and unclogging drains.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or equipment malfunctions to your supervisor.

Who We're Looking For

Required

• A respectful, service-minded person who treats every individual with dignity, including neighbors experiencing homelessness, staff, volunteers, and vendors.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Someone who is reliable and punctual, with good time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic problem-solving and math skills.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new cleaning methods and technologies.
• Someone willing to work evening, weekend, or early morning shifts as needed.

Preferred

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Three years of custodial experience.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and be mobile for extended periods (up to eight hours per shift).
• Able to regularly lift and move items up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull frequently, and operate cleaning equipment and tools.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 12 feet (for dusting, changing bulbs, etc.).
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in varying temperatures and weather conditions, with regular exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and dirt, and potential exposure to bodily fluids when cleaning restrooms and responding to accidents.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to serving individuals and families in need. If you are looking for meaningful part-time work where your care and hard work help create a clean, safe, and welcoming place for neighbors to find help and hope, we invite you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We are an E-Verify Program Participant.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.