Shelter Custodian- PT (SL County)

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Shelter Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning the shelter. The shelter must be cleaned and maintained to promote health and safety and ensure healthy living conditions for residents; and healthy working environments for employees.

SVS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide options to anyone who has experienced domestic and sexual violence. SVS provides free and confidential services including emergency shelter, safe housing, trauma-informed counseling, advocacy, and tools for life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance. The ability to arrive on time and work scheduled shifts is necessary to provide the required level of services.
• Clean and sanitize common areas such as offices, bathrooms, kitchens and activity rooms.
• Monitor and keep entrance space clean, dry, and clear from unnecessary items.
• Clean shelter floors with appropriate tools such as mop, vacuum, and broom.
• Refill supplies such as tissues, toilet paper, and soap in bathrooms.
• Perform tasks as necessary to maintain all areas free from health/safety/fire hazards.
• Collect and dispose of garbage from multiple areas in the shelter. Disinfect and clean trash containers.
• Monitor all areas for presence of animals, vermin, and insects and report findings to supervisor.
• Absorb and prepare rooms for new residents to occupy, as needed.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents, employees, volunteers, donors, and vendors.
• Demonstrate support for/practice SVS strategic imperative of being part of a 360-degree, trauma-informed organization.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of all client, employee, and SVS information.
• Perform CPR and administer First Aid as needed.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take inventory and restock cleaning supplies. Alert supervisor when time to reorder.
• Monitor cleaning equipment and alert supervisor when repairs/maintenance are needed.
• Shovel and clear outside stairs from snow, as needed.
• Complete miscellaneous duties to comply with sanitation, safety, health, and licensing regulations.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 6-12 months cleaning/custodial/related experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Achieve and maintain eligible status on Direct Access Clearance System (DACS) Criminal Background Check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years custodial experience.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Operation/use of basic cleaning tools such as mop, broom, vacuum, steam cleaner, shovel, and washer/dryer.
• Use of ladder to reach high places.
• Use of cleaning agents such as germicidal solution, soaps, disinfectants, and other cleaning agents.