Glendale Corps

Salvation Army Careers•Glendale, CA

About The Position

The Housekeeper / Maintenance Worker maintains a clean, safe, sanitary, and well-maintained environment for clients, staff, visitors, and volunteers. The position performs janitorial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and general maintenance duties to keep the facility, equipment, and grounds in excellent condition. The employee also assists with facility operations, special events, supply management, and other assigned duties. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing facility spaces and surfaces, managing linens, maintaining floors, and safely using cleaning chemicals and protective equipment in accordance with CAL/OSHA regulations. It also involves routine building maintenance and minor repairs, inspecting facilities and reporting hazards or repair needs, and preparing vacant rooms or units for occupancy. The employee works independently and with a team, maintains professionalism and confidentiality, and reports facility safety, security, or behavioral concerns to management.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Must be culturally sensitive and non-judgmental.
Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness and mental health.
Ability to work with diverse populations in a caring, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Driving test and clean motor vehicle record check.
Criminal background check and certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or sometimes continuously.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as brooms and other maintenance tools safely.
Ability to reach overhead.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
Previous janitorial, housekeeping, or maintenance experience preferred.
Valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record preferred or required based on assignment.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment throughout the facility.
Clean offices, common areas, hallways, restrooms, dining areas, reception areas, and other facility spaces according to established schedules.
Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash and recyclable materials.
Clean and sanitize windows, doors, fixtures, and high-touch surfaces.
Wash, fold, and stock linens as needed and prepare rooms or units for occupancy.
Sweep, mop, and maintain floors using appropriate equipment and cleaning methods.
Use cleaning chemicals and protective equipment safely and in accordance with CAL/OSHA regulations.
Perform routine building maintenance and minor plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry repairs.
Inspect facilities regularly and promptly report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or repair needs to the supervisor.
Prepare vacant rooms or units for occupancy, including cleaning, painting, repairs, and turnover activities.
Operate and maintain cleaning and groundskeeping equipment safely and effectively.
Work independently and as part of a team while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Report facility safety, security, or inappropriate behavior concerns to management.
Assist with facility operations, special events, and supply management.
Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor and/or management personnel.