Custodian II

Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
SFLC - Santa Clara, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$26.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
Up to 50%

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

POSITION: Custodian

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Boccardo Reception Center

SUPERVISOR: Facility Manager

TERMS: FT $24-$25.00/hr

PROGRAM SUMMARY: HomeFirst is a leading provider of services, shelter, and housing opportunities to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Santa Clara County. The on-site custodian will carry out a wide variety of Custodial and Housekeeping duties as needed.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Basic janitorial, stocking supplies and cleaning daily

•Picks up trash and litter around grounds and buildings.

•Gathers and empties trash, including moving dumpsters for city trash pickup.

•Keeps recycling areas, trash rooms and dumpster areas neat, clean and litter free.

•Cleans common area floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.

•Clean office, laundry rooms and property

•Picks up all litter & checks for health & safety issues.

•Maintains inventory of tools, equipment, parts & supplies & informs supervisor to place order.

•Maintains neat, clean, and organized maintenance shop and storage areas.

•Keeps all utility and meter rooms free of dirt, debris and litter.

•Services, cleans, and supplies common area restrooms.

•Shampooing carpets/rugs and waxing floors

•Notifying management of needed repairs

•Communicates with Facilities Manager & site staff to provide property status.

•Uses and stores cleaning products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

•Performs miscellaneous janitorial maintenance related tasks or other duties as directed by Facilities Manager.

•Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

•Ability to work with people of diverse social backgrounds and professional rank

•Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

•Ability to take direction

•High level of professionalism

•Dependable, communicates clearly and respectfully,

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

We serve more than 4,000 veterans, families, and youth each year at eight locations including the Boccardo Reception Center, which is the county's largest homeless services center. In 35 years of experience, we have learned that everyone has the potential to get housed and stay housed. We are relentlessly focused on eliminating barriers to housing and stability for everyone we serve.

HomeFirst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Additionally, HomeFirst Services participates in the E-Verify program, as required by law.

HomeFirst is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

HomeFirst takes pride in its safety values, the wellness of our team, and respect for everyone we serve. Due to this commitment, HomeFirst Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated or render a religious or medical exemption effective September 13, 2021.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

•MUST be available for on-call services and after hours and weekends.

•Must be able to function in an independent environment

•Experience working with chemicals and cleaning compounds such as bleach ammonia, alcohol, glycerin, ammonium chloride, and propane.

•Knowledge of mixing /quantities for creating cleaning solutions and liquids for use in everyday surface cleanups

•Ability to comprehend instructions, read and write short correspondence and memos

•Ability to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English in order to maintain workplace safety and serve internal and external customers

•Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

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