Custodian - Health Center

Full-time position with a schedule of Tuesday–Saturday, 2 PM–10:30 PM.

Pay

$21/hr

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Talent development program
• On-demand pay access
• Commuter reimbursement

About the role

The Custodian is responsible for major floor care projects, public area cleaning, activity/event set-up and breakdown, and trash disposal. This role involves working with other environmental team members, assisting with requests, dispatching work, and communicating with other shift custodians.

Responsibilities

• Maintains floors and carpets within the Community
• Picks up and removes trash from trash rooms, offices, and other locations
• Cleans all public areas
• Provides preventive maintenance to housekeeping machines such as vacuums, carpet shampooers, and floor machines
• Completes all meeting room setups in auditorium, arts and crafts room, lobby, etc.
• Maintains all exterior grounds and amenities throughout shift
• Properly utilizes all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing specific job duties
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, including daily operations of laundry services
• Demonstrates teamwork and hospitality by greeting residents with a smile, making eye contact, and being friendly

Qualifications

• Previous janitor experience strongly preferred
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic
• Previous floor maintenance experience strongly preferred but not required
• Knowledge of floor care procedures, techniques, and supplies preferred but not required
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks
• Ability to drive utility vehicles
• Valid California Driver License

Critical Function

This position is essential to the safety of residents and staff, as well as the operation and function of the community. The employee may be required to report to work for emergencies, unusual occurrences, resident care needs, regulatory visits, or other events deemed necessary by leadership.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required for 95% of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, and stretching
• Ability to operate a vacuum, work in confined spaces around furniture and breakable objects, and maintain constant contact with residents
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; assistance required for loads over 50 lbs
• Ability to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 300 lbs over tiled and carpeted surfaces for long distances
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, industrial and household chemicals, offensive odors, and high heat levels

About The Orchards

The Orchards is a newly constructed, 5-star CMS-rated health center offering assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The community uses state-of-the-art equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes. Through a talent development review program, employees are supported in reaching their goals and working in roles they enjoy. Tuition assistance and scholarships are available, and there is a strong focus on education and growth opportunities, including restaurant dining experiences. Feedback is valued, and changes are made to ensure the best work environment.