Sanitation Assistant - Low Barrier Shelter

Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Sanitation Assistant. The Sanitation Assistant will be responsible for all housekeeping duties of the Low Barrier Shelter. The assistant will perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties. The assistant will oversee maintaining program sites/facilities to OHL’s standards.

Responsibilities

• keep buildings in clean and orderly condition
• perform duties, such as cleaning floors, showers walls and drains, living quarters, washing walls, windows, and handrails, removing debris and trash
• carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies
• disinfect equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products
• polish furniture and room accessories as needed
• clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors
• monitor chemicals by tracking chemicals with sign in/out sheet
• maintain daily log of duties performed and time
• clean rooms, hallways, dining rooms and group rooms, restrooms, corridors, stairways, dorm rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met
• empty wastebaskets, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas
• transport of supplies (will be reimbursed for travel)
• empty all trash, clean dining rooms, and kitchens
• coordinate with other staff and supervisor daily to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner
• work with staff to discuss company policies for cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment
• monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created
• deep clean all facilities every two weeks
• clean bathroom floors twice a week
• report repairs and replacements needed when encountered on job
• light maintenance work
• perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• General knowledge of cleaning products, supplies, and techniques for cleaning
• Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well alone, or with a partner or team
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules or routines
• Ability to assist team members with cleaning duties when needed
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Preferred 2 or more years’ experience with commercial cleaning services
• Advanced knowledge of cleaning products, implements, and practices

Compensation And Benefits

A competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.