PH-11-18 JANITOR/CUSTODIAN

Job Description: Custodian

Department: Facilities / Housekeeping

Reports To: Facilities Manager or Designated Supervisor

Employment Type: Seasonal or Year-Round | Full-Time or Part-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining clean, sanitary, safe, and presentable facilities throughout Powderhorn Mountain Resort. This position supports a positive guest and employee experience by performing routine cleaning, sanitizing, waste removal, and general custodial duties in resort buildings and common areas. The Custodian works collaboratively with other departments to maintain resort standards and ensure facilities are ready for daily operations throughout the summer and winter seasons.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, lobbies, hallways, offices, break rooms, employee areas, dining areas, and other assigned facilities.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, scrub, and maintain floors, walls, windows, fixtures, furniture, and other surfaces.

• Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste to designated disposal areas.

• Restock restroom supplies, paper products, soap, and other custodial materials as needed.

• Monitor assigned facilities for cleanliness and respond promptly to spills, messes, and other immediate cleaning needs.

• Inspect buildings and public areas for safety hazards, damage, or maintenance concerns and report issues to the appropriate supervisor.

• Safely operate and maintain cleaning equipment, tools, and supplies according to established procedures.

• Handle cleaning chemicals in accordance with product labels, training, and applicable safety requirements.

• Assist with preparing facilities for resort events, employee functions, and seasonal operations.

• Maintain organized custodial closets, equipment, and supply storage areas.

• Assist with snow, ice, and entrance-area cleanup when assigned and within the scope of the position.

• Provide courteous, professional assistance to guests and employees when approached.

• Coordinate with Facilities, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, and other departments to support resort operations.

• Follow all resort policies, procedures, sanitation standards, and workplace safety requirements.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or commercial cleaning experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established cleaning procedures.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain cleaning standards during busy resort operations.

• Professional attitude and willingness to assist guests and coworkers.

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as operational needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive cleaning activities.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move cleaning supplies and equipment, with lifting requirements established based on actual job duties.

• Ability to work indoors and occasionally outdoors in changing mountain weather conditions.

• Ability to safely use assigned cleaning equipment and personal protective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

This position operates in an active ski resort environment and may involve working around guests, employees, equipment, cleaning chemicals, wet floors, and changing weather conditions. Work schedules and assigned facilities may vary based on seasonal operations, occupancy, events, and business needs.

Safety and Guest Service Expectations

The Custodian is expected to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for guests and employees. All hazards, injuries, damaged equipment, and unsafe conditions must be reported promptly. The employee must follow resort safety procedures and maintain appropriate professionalism and discretion while working in guest-facing and employee-only areas.