LHSC - Custodial Technician

Shelter House • Leesburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Technician (CT) is responsible for the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the Loudoun Homeless Shelter Cetner (LHSC) shelter facility, its equipment, and its campus. The CT will serve as the point of contact for all maintenance contractors working at the shelter and all vendors providing linen and supplemental services such as pest control. The Custodial Technician will keep a running maintenance request log and work closely with Loudoun County Facilities Maintenance Division who regularly services the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed
• Annual TB Test is required
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of custodial experience

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning to the entire shelter facility, including removal of trash, removal of participants personal belongings, vacuuming/sweeping/mopping of floors, wiping and scrubbing all surfaces including windows, windowsills, and furniture, as well as disinfecting and clean all bathrooms, laundry rooms, dorm rooms, offices, kitchen, etc.
• Restock all supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, garbage liners, air freshener, hand soaps, etc.
• Properly care for all cleaning equipment (washing mop heads and removing dust and debris from floor cleaning equipment).
• Support the cleanup and setup of the Hypothermia Program, including cot setup and removal, storage organization, and assistance as needed.
• Serve as point of contact for contractors and vendors related to facilities management
• Perform ground maintenance at Loudoun Homeless Shelter, such as picking up trash, cleaning trash receptacles, removing debris, weed pulling etc.
• Assist in repair and installation of shelter furnishings and equipment as requested and maintaining a working knowledge of how appliances and equipment operate and when they need service.
• Monitor LHSC maintenance concerns and report to the Assistant Director of Shelter Operations on any requests that need to be submitted through the county-operated Sprocket.
• Support front desk Residential Coordinators when needed to answer phones, assist clients and drive vans
• Assist Assistant Director of Shetler Operations in ensuring the facility’s inclement weather and emergency response plan is current (Including tracking fire drills, etc).
• This position is an essential
• Proficiently utilize Microsoft (email, calendar, share drive, docs, shift log. etc) as a part of the day-to-day work requirements
• Safely operated Shelter House’s Vehicles
• Exemplify the Shelter House core values, (iCARE) Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K contributions with a 4% employer match
• 13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off
• Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED