Janitor - Pac Station North, Santa Cruz CA

Wage range: $16.90 – $19.37 per hour.

About the role

Under general supervision of the Manager or Maintenance personnel, the Janitor is responsible for keeping exterior, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleyways of property(ies) in a clean and safe condition.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all hallways, common and reception areas, vacant apartments, parking areas, sidewalks, and alleyways.
• Cleans on-site management offices.
• Maintains congenial relationships with all residents, is understanding of and sensitive to cultural background, economic status, those with special needs, and adheres to Fair Housing requirements.
• Vacuums carpets.
• Washes windows and walls, ceilings, woodwork, door panels, and sills (interior/exterior).
• Keeps sidewalks clean (i.e., sweep, shovel, power wash).
• Blows leaves from parkways.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes, and/or vacuums floors.
• Picks up trash and sidewalk debris in and around the property.
• Empties and sanitizes trashcans and ashtrays.
• Cleans appliances, rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies, screens, and filters.
• Dusts blinds, furniture, and other apartment fixtures.
• Maintains appliances and plumbing.
• Assists with painting, as directed.
• Replaces burnt-out bulbs and air conditioner filters, as needed or requested.
• Prepares dumpsters for garbage and recycle pick-up.
• Checks locks while working in specific areas.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies in common bathrooms.
• Sets up, picks up, and cleans up tables and chairs in meeting or dining rooms for miscellaneous social program activities, as requested.
• Reports maintenance problems or any noticeable damage or needed repairs to Manager or maintenance personnel.
• Reports to Manager any excessive noise, disorderly conduct, or misuse of property.
• Maintains appropriate janitorial supplies and notifies immediate supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.
• Attends staff meetings and resident meetings, as required.
• Actively participates in a culture of inclusivity.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites, and retail stores.

Requirements

• 1 year of janitorial or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Plumbing and mechanical aptitude; good safety habits.
• General understanding of ongoing housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
• Trustworthy, exercises common sense, good judgment, consistency, and self-control in day-to-day contact with residents and in other business-related matters.
• Familiar with power, water and gas turnoffs, clean out traps, fire extinguishers, and fire systems.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience working with diverse groups, including staff, residents, and suppliers.
• Commitment to the company’s goals and philosophy.

Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, and toxic or caustic chemicals.