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About Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance with emergency basic needs, housing programs, and supportive services to individuals in need. Our mission is to create a safe and welcoming space for guests, residents, and staff.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Janitorial Technician to join our Maintenance/Facilities team. This individual will be responsible for ensuring our buildings and grounds remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all who enter. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and be able to prioritize tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all areas of the assigned properties, including common areas, vacant apartments, conference rooms, restrooms, and outdoor grounds and parking lot.
• Perform minor tasks such as replacing light bulbs or unclogging pipes.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and cafeteria/kitchen.
• Clean all laundry rooms, including laundry room appliances.
• Dust furniture, walls, and equipment in the building, including community rooms/areas.
• Maintain a neat and orderly custodial closet; ensure cleaning supplies are stocked.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events.
• Wash windows.
• Assist in examining premises for safety hazards; report deficiencies to the maintenance department.
• Inspect the building at regular intervals and report to the facilities manager any needs or concerns.
• Assist the Maintenance/Facilities Team as needed and approved or assigned by the Property Manager and/or Director of Housing & Community Development.
• Inform the facilities manager when necessary equipment is required to replace or purchase to perform necessary duties.
• Clean and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass a background check.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong professional and personal boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold and enforce organization policies and procedures as necessary.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• An appetite for innovation and creative problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived or some professional experience working with people experiencing homelessness or extreme levels of poverty in the US.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
• Proven ability to work effectively with racially and ethnically diverse clients and teams.
• Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations.
• Exceptional communication ability, both written and oral.
• Ability to listen and accept feedback constructively.
• Possess high emotional intelligence skills.
• Unwavering personal integrity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, constantly changing environment.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, matching 401(k), and more.

Salary Range

$38,000-$45,760