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Janitorial Worker

12/10/2025

Perform various maintenance and custodial duties as assigned, including general cleaning and equipment operation. Maintain supplies and ensure work meets contract specifications.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Kennedy Center, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1951 as a grassroots effort initiated by parents of children with intellectual disabilities. The Kennedy Center empowers people with disabilities to reach their full potential. Headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, The Kennedy Center provides statewide services, with a focus in Fairfield and New Haven Counties. The Kennedy Center is one of the largest and most highly regarded community rehabilitation organizations in the state. We support the special needs of children, teens, adults and seniors who have intellectual, developmental, mental health, physical, and other disabilities, focusing on their individual needs, dreams and aspirations while supporting them to thrive in their communities. We provide a wide range of services and supports: • Developmental, Independent Living Assessments • Therapeutic Services • Competitive Integrated and Supported Employment We believe in challenging the status quo, building community, creating purpose and ensuring inclusion.
About the Role

Description

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • 401k
  • Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Purpose:

Perform various maintenance/custodial duties as assigned both in The Kennedy Collective facility and on outside contracts.

Competencies (6):

  • Ethics/Integrity: 25%
  • Interpersonal Skills: 15%
  • Quality: 15%
  • Dependability: 15%
  • Project Management: 15%
  • Results Driven: 15% 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • General cleaning using appropriate industrial methods and safety practices.
  • Receive direct supervision from the Janitorial Crew Supervisor/Assistant Manager or Manager of Janitorial Services.
  • Clean bathrooms, vacuum, mop, buff, strip, wax floors, empty garbage and recyclables, clean tabletops, general building maintenance.
  • Perform work to all contract specifications.
  • Operate buffing equipment.
  • Maintain and replace inventory of supplies and materials.
  • Maintain equipment in operating condition.


Requirements

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma.
  • Two years of experience in routine maintenance/custodial duties preferred.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
  • Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and locations.
  • Distribute and utilize equipment and work materials, which frequently include lifting, carrying, pushing, stooping,
  • Must maintain CPR certification.
  • Work a flexible work schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
  • Work independently, utilize good judgment, and possess a strong sense of initiative.

Physical Requirements:

  • Distribute and utilize equipment and work materials, which frequently include lifting, carrying, pushing, stooping.
  • Move weights up to 30 lbs. on a constant basis and 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

The Kennedy Collective invests in the success of all new employees by providing an immersive new hire orientation and training experience. Here’s what you can expect if you’re hired:

  • Two-week new hire orientation including an introduction to the agency, site tours, and employer-funded CPR & PMT certification.
  • Two weeks of job-specific trainings and shadowing at your worksite
  • Check-ins with Human Resources after your first 30, 60, and 90 days

The Kennedy Collective is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.


Key Skills
EthicsInterpersonal SkillsQualityDependabilityProject ManagementResults DrivenCleaningMaintenanceSafety PracticesEquipment OperationInventory ManagementCPR CertificationInitiativeJudgmentFlexibilityTeamwork
Categories
TradesEnvironmental & SustainabilitySocial ServicesAdministrative
Benefits
Medical, Vision and Dental InsuranceGenerous PTO401kDisabilityTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program
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