Environmental Services Associate - Los Angeles - Pico Union

National Health Foundation • Los Angeles, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Maintains assigned guest and non-guest areas in a clean and sanitary condition by performing specialized cleaning tasks (janitorial), which involve operating heavy-duty equipment and using special cleaning equipment. Oversees housekeeping to ensure NHF remains a healthy, safe, and clean place to support our guests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 6 months janitorial experience
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
• Some experience working in an environment with mental health, substance use disorder or related health care
• Knowledge of sanitation protocols and cleaning methods
• Ability to operate all types of housekeeping equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor machines, carpet extractors, auto-scrubbers, pressure/steam cleaning machine, etc.)
• Reliable transportation
• TB test required
• Fingerprint live scan /background required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Healthcare or Recuperative Care (preferred)
• Bi-lingual in Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collecting trash
• Room setups
• Removing & delivering linen
• Performing regular housekeeping duties
• Performing special projects as assigned
• Dust furniture, walls, picture frames, equipment, and blinds
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors
• Clean and stock restrooms
• Collect and dispose of trash
• Performs discharge cleaning of guest rooms, nursing units, lounges, bathrooms, ancillary areas, offices, and any other areas assigned
• Transports large carts of linen to and from various areas of the facility
• Comply with OSHA’s regulations
• Check and report any findings of contrabands
• Ensure the exterior of the program facility also remains clean and clutter free
• Provide support and complete daily physical plant inspections
• Project a positive professional image and adhere to organizational dress code
• Perform additional tasks/duties as assigned to meet the needs of the facility, notwithstanding primary roles
• Always follow NHF policies and procedures

Benefits

• Addressing the social determinants of health using several research-proven strategies
• Targeting Food Access, with an emphasis on increasing the availability of health and fresh foods in under-resourced communities
• Housing, with a focus on providing shelter and care for individuals who have been released from the hospital
• The Built Environment, prioritizing the removal of the barriers to health in the Historic South Los Angeles community
• Education, with a focus on risk prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education

What This Job Offers

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