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Shelter Custodian

Homeless Solutions, Inc.
Morristown, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Custodian position at Homeless Solutions, Inc.?

Homeless Solutions' motto is: "A Hand UP, Not a HandOUT". As an organization, we pride ourselves in providing people in need with the tools they need to succeed. From financial education to career preparation, housing navigation assistance and childcare scholarships, mental health and addiction support, and so much more, Homeless Solutions has a vast menu of services that help our guests achieve financial self-sufficiency and housing stability, all of which would not be possible with our dedicated and compassionate staff.

Our Custodian will work in our Main residential facility, performing routine cleaning and custodial duties in an effort to ensure guests have a safe and clean environment to reside in. This full time, on-site, hourly role reports to the Lead Maintenance Technician. Hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.

Offered at $18/hr

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Perform general cleaning and light duty handyman duties throughout the Main residential facility, including restrooms, kitchens, trash removal and heavy traffic floor maintenance using cleaning supplies and equipment including floor buffers.
  • Inventory and maintain stock of essential job related supplies.
  • Maintain exterior walkways, stairs and sidewalks for safety including snow and ice removal when needed.
  • General cleaning assistance as needed to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our staff and guests.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Prior janitorial / professional cleaning experience required. Experience working in residential settings / multi-dwelling housing facilities is preferred.
  • Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
  • Knowledge of and ability to safely operate basic equipment and cleaning supplies (which may include various cleaning chemicals) used in the course of normal janitorial functions.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and utilize technology used in the course of executing the role, including Microsoft Office software and work order systems required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to independently prioritize tasks and balance multiple priorities in a face paced environment.
  • Demonstrated experience for autonomous and independent decision making.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Regular and predictable onsite attendance and reliable transportation are required during the scheduled hours for this position, including during inclement weather.
  • Physically abilities as related to the role and detailed in full job description.

Full time staff of Homeless Solutions are eligible to enroll in employer sponsored medical, dental and life insurance coverage plans in accordance with HSI policies. In addition, all staff are eligible immediately upon hiring to participate in a 401k retirement savings plan, including up to a 6% company paid match. Generous PTO plans include paid personal, vacation and sick leave as well as 10 floating holidays annually.

HSI is an equal opportunity employer, and we appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our staff. We believe that diversity not only includes race and gender, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of an individual's identity. HSI recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all policy and actions with equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The points of view of all of our staff are important, and supporting a culture of inclusion is everyone's responsibility. The Shelter Custodian will have the opportunity to be part of positive change in the lives of the residents in our communities.

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