Custodian for RCC

Housing Matters

1d • $23 - $26

About The Position

Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end homelessness – and we want you to be part of our team! We are looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to join in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Working under the supervision of the Facilities Manager and Lead Custodian, Housing Matters will be recruiting a custodian
who is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Housing Matters' Recuperative Care Center (RCC). This role includes the handling and proper disposal of all wastes, including human biohazardous materials and sharps.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to speak English fluently required.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, and communication are required.
• Requires frequent lifting, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting objects, and operating equipment.
• Requires the ability to lift 60 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Standard cleaning and safety procedures
• Methods, materials, and techniques used for custodial work
• Operating and caring for custodial supplies and equipment
• Safety and PPE standards

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in house
• Bilingual a plus
• Previous cleaning and maintenance experience in a shelter, commercial, clinical, hotel or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Blood Borne Pathogens training certification preferred (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).

Responsibilities

• Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation, and cleanliness of the facility.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
• Remove, wash and return linens to beds on a weekly basis.
• Assist Program Manager and site staff as needed to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Support program manager with room turnover as needed.
• Clean bathrooms, offices, and rooms as needed
• Clean windows, sweep and mop floors
• pick up trash on Housing Matters grounds and surrounding areas
• Operate compactor/ take out trash
• Operate carpet cleaning machine
• Operate power washing machine
• Perform light maintenance repairs as directed by Facilities Manager
• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use; maintain supply inventory on site.
• Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift
• Utilize appropriate PPE
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions
• Follow all infection control measures.
• May require travel between Housing Matters main campus and the RCC location
• Other duties assigned.

Benefits

• 6 Medical plans - 100% employee coverage (on many plans)
• Dental - 100% employee coverage
• Vision - 100% employee coverage
• Life insurance (UNUM) - 100% employee coverage
• Chiropractic and Acupuncture (for those who elect medical insurance) - 100% employee coverage
• 403b Retirement Savings matched up to 3% dollar-for-dollar with no vesting period
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance
• PTO: 20 days annually, 1 paid floating holiday, 9 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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