Custodian

Hamilton Families•San Francisco, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton Families is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for program participants in their residential housing facilities. This role is crucial for ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and promptly preparing vacant units for new families. The Custodian will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of staff offices, meeting rooms, and other common areas within the facility. Hamilton Families is dedicated to ending family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area and provides comprehensive social services to families in their residential programs.

Requirements

At least one year of residential maintenance or related building maintenance experience.
General knowledge of Cal/OSHA safety requirements.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds on an ongoing and repetitive basis as needed.
Ability to perform essential job duties in a shelter environment encompassing four floors.
Ability and willingness to work tactfully under pressure; cope with stress; problem-solving ability.
Good judgment and ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability, willingness, and sensitivity to work with a diverse, low-income population.
Maturity, honesty, dependability, initiative, and follow-through.
Proficient in basic Microsoft Office Outlook and Word.
Position requires routine TB (tuberculosis) testing and documentation (post-offer).
Position subject to criminal background check and fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice (post-offer).
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow written instructions and guidelines and work independently.
Able to use cleaning supplies, maintenance equipment, and other related materials, equipment, and tools according to established safety and user guidelines.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Certificate of completion from Janitorial/Custodial training program strongly preferred.
Valid California driver’s license and clean DMV record preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment in a residential housing facility for families experiencing homelessness.
Perform daily custodial tasks according to established schedule, including collecting trash/recyclables, sweeping, mopping, buffing/waxing, washing walls, cleaning bathroom facilities, etc. in hallways, common areas, staff offices, children’s playroom, garages, and maintain outdoor courtyard and curbside cleanliness.
Maintain the general cleanliness of the building interior and exterior and follow established cleaning schedule while remaining flexible in order to perform emergent custodial tasks and unit turnovers as needed or directed.
Prepare vacant units for new participants as directed, including painting, light wall repairs, unclogging pipes, removing debris, etc. in addition to routing janitorial maintenance.
Conduct visual inspection of maintenance needs and report them to the Facility’s Manager and/or Facilities Maintenance Manager. Report major and minor emergency repair needs.
Perform routine janitorial services according to work plan assignments; clean, scour, and disinfect bathrooms and dining areas daily; maintenance and cleaning of kitchen from time to time as needed.
Assist with and prepare for routine inspections by outside agencies.
Maintain vigilance against pests and report need for special pest control.
Keep inventory of supplies, tools, and cleaning equipment.
Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.
Attend required meetings and trainings as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.