Custodian

Our Mission

Our mission is to leverage the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities.

Our Vision

We believe that the fight against hunger and the fight against poverty are one and the same. We envision a future in which food is recognized as a human right and every person is able to feed themselves and their families in dignity. Together, we work to create a more nourished, prosperous region.

The Foodlink Way

Act With Compassion

Take Responsibility

Be a Team Player

Listen, Learn, Adapt

Job Title: Custodian

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time

Job Level: (2) Entry/Lead

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-4pm

Updated: December 2025

SUMMARY

The Custodial will perform all custodial cleaning activities at Foodlink. This including but not limited to offices, warehouse, kitchen, and outdoor area. With support from the Facilities Manager, the Custodian will be responsible for completing cleaning checklists and deep cleaning schedules to assure all areas of Foodlink meet food safety and sanitation requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Custodial

• Responsible to maintain sanitation and cleanliness of the Foodlink facility.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, bathrooms, offices and removing rubbish.
• Maintain facility in a sanitary condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms as well as refilling restroom dispensers on a daily basis. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials on a daily basis.
• Clean, dust and wipe furniture, light fixtures, window sills, etc.; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors.
• Assist with the set-up and resetting of facilities for meetings, conferences, and events.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing debris from the sidewalk, and all entranceways.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
• Operate floor scrubber including set up and maintenance.
• Maintain inventory records and requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning maintenance.
• Following daily, weekly, monthly and bi-annual sanitation schedules to ensure the cleanest environment possible for our clients and staff.

Digester

• Maintain the cleanliness and operational readiness of the on-site food waste digester, including routine inspection and daily cleaning of the unit and surrounding work area.
• Safely manage the loading of organic waste into the digester, following all safety and sanitation protocols.
• Monitor digester performance and promptly report any malfunctions or maintenance needs to the Facilities Manager.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and develops alternate solutions.
• Teamwork and Communication: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Responds promptly to internal team needs and commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looking for opportunities to improve and promote quality.
• Self-direction: Able to work independently, but also able to seek assistance and direction on complex issues.
• Customer Service: Must be able and willing to deliver excellence customer service to all customers, volunteers, ambassadors, and community partners.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of two years of custodial experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to organize work, time, and self, attention to detail, accuracy, and meeting of deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and volunteers.
• Capable of following directions and communicate effectively.
• Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, organizing and innovation.
• Industrial cleaning and sanitation experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Comfort using scissor lift and other equipment for hard to reach cleaning and projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently.
• Knowledge of or experience working in a warehouse environment and/or food processing plant a plus.
• Commitment to adhering to safety regulations and ensuring a safe work environment.
• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of Spanish helpful.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

We are actively seeing a diverse pool of candidates for this position and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a full time, year-round position, paid $18.00-$20.00 per hour based on experience. Foodlink covers 100% of individual health and dental insurance with the ability to acquire family coverage with pretax dollars. In addition to generous paid time off (PTO), we observe 14 paid holidays throughout the year. Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement savings plan upon hire. Eligible for generous employer match after 1 year of service.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel items such as documents. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Able to lift bulk objects or objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all- inclusive. Employees will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as required.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Foodlink is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Foodlink we believe that anti-hunger work is only possible with a commitment to removing barriers caused by systems of oppression that perpetuate hunger and poverty. We recognize that systematic injustice and bias disproportionately impact some identities more than others.

Foodlink is actively working to center equity- the fair treatment of all people- in everything that we do so that everyone in our region has access to nourishing food that reflects and values cultural differences.

Foodlink is committed to listening and supporting solutions to hunger that are sourced from people and communities with lived/living experience of hunger and poverty, and to responding where inequities exist.

Foodlink is committed to taking great care to cultivate internal culture and practices that support diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We aim to foster an environment in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and understands their connection to the Foodlink mission.

Foodlink employees have a responsibility to always treat others with dignity and respect. Employees are expected to always exhibit conduct that reflects our values and promotes equity and inclusion during work, and at work functions.