What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper/Custodian position at Father Bills & Mainspring?
Position Summary:
The Groundskeeper/Custodian plays a key role in supporting our mission by maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept living environments across multiple housing sites in Quincy, Brockton and surrounding towns owned and/or operated by Father Bills Main Spring (FBMS). The ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, and committed to serving diverse populations, including low-income families, seniors, and individuals experiencing housing instability.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness of building exteriors, including sidewalks, porches, and parking areas.
- Supplements contracted landscaping and snow removal services.
- Clean and maintain walkways, entrances, parking areas, and grounds.
- Remove litter, debris, and hazardous items from the grounds.
- Maintain landscaped areas, weeding, trimming, pruning, raking, and planting.
- Snow removal and ice control during winter months.
Cleaning and Light Maintenance:
- Clean and sanitize common areas such as entryways, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, and lobbies.
- Prepare units for move-ins and clean units after move-outs according to organizational standards.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, wash windows, and remove trash and debris from indoor and outdoor areas.
- Completes basic repairs such as replacing light bulbs, fixing loose fixtures, or plunging drains.
- Follow cleaning protocols in compliance with health regulations and non-profit housing standards.
Special Events & Transportation
- Assist with event set up, take downs, and clean up.
- Delivers equipment and supplies.
- Provides light maintenance/custodial coverage during events.
- Delivers and retrieves company vehicles for scheduled maintenance and repairs.
Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Perform regular site inspections to identify and report safety hazards or maintenance needs.
- Support efforts to keep properties pest-free and free from biohazards.
Mobility & Scheduling:
- Travel daily between multiple housing sites using a company vehicle.
- Maintain records of work completed, including cleaning logs and supply usage.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- At least 1 year of custodial or janitorial experience, preferably in residential, multi-unit, or nonprofit housing settings.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites with minimal supervision.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning supplies, equipment, and safety procedures.
- Must be able to pass a background check in compliance with housing and funding requirements.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to operate equipment such as a lawn mower or snowblower
- Frequently standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching and stair climbing.
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with low-income, elderly, or formerly homeless populations.
- Bilingual (especially Spanish or other commonly spoken community languages).
- Familiarity with non-profit or housing-first environments.
Salary : $23