Cleaner/Caretaker for Retreat Center - temporary

Cleaner/Caretaker for Retreat Center - temporary

08 Oct 2025
California, San francisco bay area 00000 San francisco bay area USA

Cleaner/Caretaker for Retreat Center - temporary

CLEANER/CARETAKER

Temporary 8 week position with the potential of becoming

a permanent position for the right candidate

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and service-minded Cleaner/Caretaker to join our team for an 8-week position starting as soon as possible. This role is essential to the daily upkeep and cleanliness of our retreat center and plays a vital part in maintaining a peaceful, welcoming, and well-cared-for environment for retreatants, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate understands how their work supports the needs of the Vajrapani Institute community.

Key Responsibilities:

Clean and maintain all retreat facilities, including cabins, dormitory rooms, dining hall, main building, offices, and gompa

Assist in preparing facilities and land for incoming individual retreatants and group retreats

Assist in the care and upkeep of the retreat land, including trails, walkways, stupas, and general outdoor appearance

Assist in managing trash, recyclables, and compost in accordance with site protocols

Collaborate with other team members to ensure the smooth functioning of the retreat center

Ideal Candidate:

Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Good communication and organizational skills

Comfortable working in a peaceful, contemplative environment

Has an eye for cleanliness and detail

Physically capable of performing a variety of cleaning and outdoor maintenance tasks

A spiritual practice/orientation

Familiarity with Buddhism

Approved to work in the U.S.

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a tranquil and spiritually nourishing space dedicated to personal and collective well-being.

Benefits

Full-time, 35 hour per week position with hourly compensation

Daily staff meditation sittings

Lunch provided on workdays

For permanent position only – health care stipend, dental insurance after 3 months and housing perks for living on the land

For a detailed job description and to apply: Please complete our online application here: http://www.vajrapani.org/employment-and-volunteering/

Vajrapani Institute is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.

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