Custodian - Sunshine Village Inc

Job Title: Custodian 

GREAT PAY!  FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and attentive janitor to join our team! This position will be responsible for keeping our buildings clean – helping us to SHINE!

Responsibilities: The Janitorial Technician will be expected to clean programmatic and office spaces within each of the organization’s buildings and keep them maintained and in good condition to ensure the clean and safe operation of Sunshine Village.

This position will have primary responsibility for custodial services within the agency’s buildings (deep cleaning of kitchens and bathrooms and floor care including stripping and waxing as well as on-going cleaning including vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing and stocking restrooms, dusting and washing/cleaning windows and mirrors.)  Secondary duties include supporting other maintenance personnel with outdoor maintenance seasonally (shoveling snow and applying salt/sand to sidewalks and light landscaping.)  Other duties could include changing lightbulbs, moving furniture/boxes, notifying management of needed repairs and keeping buildings secure by locking doors and setting alarms.

Educational Requirements and Qualifications:

High School Diploma/ GED/or Equivalent

Valid Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle is required to travel between sites

Candidates need proven experience working in a maintenance capacity in a congregate care, school/hospital or similar setting and need to be able to work with minimal supervision, possessing strong time management skills and attention to detail.  Familiarity with cleaning supplies and products and the ability to operate industrial equipment, including a high-speed buffing machine, will make for a successful candidate.

Candidates also need to be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds and have the ability to observe safety and security procedures.

Hours:  This is a full time 40-hour job and after successfully completing a 90-day introductory period, the schedule is very flexible – allowing the ideal candidate to have choice in shifts and days worked.

Salary: We are offering a very competitive wage of $23.75 an hour and this position is eligible for bonus compensation.

Benefits:  We offer generous Paid Time Off, including 11 Paid Holidays and Snow Days.  We pay 70% of Health and Dental insurances.  You are 100% vested with your contributions to 401K with up to a 4% match after 1 year.  We offer Vision, LTD, $25,000 Life Insurance Policy, EAP and more!

We are accepting applications until the position is filled.

Sunshine Village is a great place to work and welcomes everyone to apply.  AA/EOE

Sunshine Village…. shining even brighter!

WHO WE ARE

Sunshine Village delivers on our promise of a GREAT day – by helping people to live and learn, work and earn and give and grow!  We are presently serving over 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders with a variety of innovative day supports and employ over 200 employees.  Programmatic sites – providing day habilitation, employment and community-based day services - are located at the agency’s main campus in Chicopee, as well as in Agawam and Three Rivers.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Sunshine Village is committed to continuing to be an “Employer of Choice” by investing in our workforce through a competitive and comprehensive total rewards plan and professional development program, while emphasizing wellness and valuing work-life balance.

Our 2024 Employee Satisfaction and Engagement Survey showed that our employees enjoy coming to work (95%) and are proud to tell people that they work at Sunshine Village (95%.) Responses also showed that our employees have fun at work (93%) and feel safe (94%).

We have invested millions of dollars in our workforce – bringing our entry level wage for DSPs from $17.65 to $21.00!  We continue to provide annual raises and multiple bonuses throughout the year.  DSPs work a 35-hour workweek (M-F from 8:30 to 3:30) and we do not require night or weekend shifts or overtime hours.  All employees receive generous paid time off (including 11 holidays and snow days!) and we pay 70% of health and dental insurance and match up to 4% in the 401K after one year.  We also are investing more money than ever in professional AND personal development – and our employees feel they receive enough training to do their job well (92%.)

See how we SHINE – how you can SHINE – by visiting us at www.sunshine.us

With a strong financial position, quality programming, experienced professionals and a reputable history, Sunshine Village’s future is BRIGHT…and yours can be too.