Janitorial Associate

**Janitorial Associate - YWCA Interim Housing (JR 2354)**

**ABOUT PATH**

Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

**JR 2354**

**Janitorial Associate**

**Los Angeles, CA 90038**

**Salary:** Starting at $21.64/hr

**Full Time**

**Non-Exempt**

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) is seeking candidates looking to make a positive impact in the Los Angeles community to join our Culinary Services team as a Janitorial Associate at our YWCA Interim Housing location.

**ABOUT OUR CULINARY SERVICES**

Our Culinary Services Team is a critical to the success of our interim housing sites. By providing three meals and snacks and refreshments throughout the day, the kitchen and its staff are a key component to creating a welcoming, home-like environment for our guests as they work to obtain and sustain permanent housing.

As part of the Culinary Services team, the Janitorial Associate performs a wide range of cleaning duties to support the Interim Housing site and ensure it provides a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all. Responsibilities of the Janitorial Associate include:

* Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, sanitization, and organization in the facility

* Performing regular cleaning tasks including, but not limited to:

+ Sanitizing surfaces, furniture, and equipment

+ Mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming

+ Removing trash

+ Degreasing

* Performing regular deep cleaning of all Culinary Services equipment and facilities

* Assisting with vendor coordination for cleaning and maintenance tasks

* Assisting with general maintenance

**WHAT YOU BRING**

Were looking for candidates that:

* **Have a strong sense of customer service and urgency to resolve issues**

* Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs

* Work just as well independently as they do on a team

* Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive

* Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally

* Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**

For this role the Janitorial Associate must:

* **Demonstrate familiarity with kitchen operations and performing facilities maintenance**

* **Demonstrate knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices for performing work**

* **Effectively comprehend, convey, and follow written and verbal instructions**

* Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends

* Have employment eligibility verification

* Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training

* Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination

* Have reliable transportation

* Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:

+ Tuberculosis Test

+ Background Screening

+ Drug Test

**COVID-19 VACCINATION**

Effective 11/01/2021 PATH will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of full vaccination as part of the pre-employment credentialing process.

**REMOTE WORK**PATH is a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for remote or hybrid work, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

If this position sounds like a fit, please submit your application today. **A resume is required.**

*PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*

Location

**Los Angeles County**

Department

**Culinary**

**Joel John Roberts**

**Chief Executive Officer, PATH Ventures**

Joel John Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, has led PATH for 25 years, was the founder and CEO of PATH Ventures, PATHs real estate affiliate, and the CEO of PATH Partners. Joel joined PATH as its Executive Director in 1996 when the agency was a single-location agency in West Los Angeles. Under his leadership, the agency has grown into a statewide agency, serving 150 cities and 20% of Californias homeless population. Joel is a board member of CalNonprofits, San Diegos Regional Task Force on Homelessness, 2-1-1 San Diego, and Santa Clara Countys Destination: Home. Joel also serves on San Diegos New Market Tax Credit Advisory Board and was co-chairperson for the previous Governors California Interagency Council on Veterans/Interventions to Solve Homelessness Sub-Committee.

He is the author of the book, How to Increase Homelessness, and frequently pens opinion pieces for news outlets across the state. Joel completed his bachelors degree in communications at California State University, Long Beach and masters degree in cross cultural studies at Fuller Seminary. When Joel has spare time, he likes to travel to exotic places around the world.

**Georgeanne Barrett**

**Director of Development and Communications**

Georgeanne Barrett joined PATH in June 2016 as the Director of Development. Georgeanne oversees PATHs private giving, fundraising events, and volunteer program with an emphasis on engaging new individual and corporate support.

Her background includes several years of experience in the nonprofit sector doing development work for organizations benefiting at-risk youth, children, and families. She has experience in volunteer management, event planning, and community engagement. Georgeanne received her Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Arizona.

**Michuan Flemming**

**Senior Director of Human Resources**

Michuan Fleming is a Human Resources executive with more than 15 years of experience. She is currently the Senior Director of Human Resource for PATH. Michuan is responsible for creating innovative ways to engage all employees and establishing the culture, systems, and training that will develop leaders and empower employees to solve problems. She has also led efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our Human Resource function.

Prior to our company, Ms. Fleming was Director of Human Resources at FVO Solutions and at Pacific Protection Services. Ms. Fleming holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resource Certification (SPHR).

**Chuck Flacks**

**Director of Programs, PATH Santa Barbara**

Chuck Flacks joined PATH in November of 2017 as the Program Director of PATH Santa Barbara, where he oversees operations and case management of clients. Chuck has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit programs. Prior to PATH, Chuck worked at the Central Coast Collaborative on Homelessness (C3H). C3H is a county-wide collaborative that works in partnership with a broad group of service providers and stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, business leaders, foundations, faith communit