Description

Detailed. Diligent. Determined. The Janitorial Staff works to ensure that Shelter House’s facilities are maintained to a standard of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with OSHA standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Always maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Daily cleaning of the facility is performed on time and to standards.
Dusting all surfaces, sweeping floors, cleaning and sanitizing of bathrooms, common areas, offices, laundry areas etc.
Conduct a variety of heavy cleaning duties utilizing commercial cleaning appliances and appropriate cleaning products in both the interior and exterior of the facility, including washing walls, chairs, and tables.
Maintain exterior waste removal spaces.
House laundry is done using appropriate supplies when necessary.
Regular heavy cleaning is done according to established daily, weekly, and monthly schedules in all interior and exterior spaces.
Complete cleaning duties with appropriate tools, including commercial carpet steamers, mops, brooms, dust pans, mop buckets, and supplied cleaning products.
Exterior grounds are kept safe and in clean condition. Shoveling, slating sidewalks, trimming, mowing, and performing other exterior grounds maintenance as needed.
Ensure immediate removal of any biohazardous waste and follow all appropriate standards using Personal Protective Equipment. Communicate the presence of biohazards to appropriate staff.
Coordinate the requisition and storing of cleaning supplies, maintenance equipment, and items associated with facility upkeep.
Maintain all cleaning supplies, equipment, and janitorial storage spaces in a clean organized manner in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Manage the usage of cleaning supplies and equipment appropriately and effectively for each task.
Work closely with Property Manager, Facilities Manager, Shelter Coordinators, and other Janitorial staff to meet other cleaning/maintenance and agency-wide goals. Complete all assigned training courses and obtain and maintain any required certifications.
Interact with Facility/Shelter Managers and other janitorial staff to accomplish department goals and projects in a positive, professional, team setting.
Attend a scheduled weekly meeting with Property Manager.
All other duties as assigned.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

Reports to: Property Manager

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Custodial or janitorial experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking around.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Shelter House provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone and/or email. Please monitor your inbox and check your junk/spam folders regularly to ensure you don't miss a communication from us.

Interviews with qualified candidates will be conducted on a rolling-basis until the position is filled. Shelter House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a United Way Agency.

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