Housekeeper

Covenant House California•Los Angeles, CA

20d

About The Position

Covenant House California (CHC) is a nonprofit organization providing sanctuary and support for youth ages 18–24 overcoming homelessness. The Housekeeper is an essential member of the operations team, helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, guests, staff, and visitors. The role performs daily housekeeping throughout the facility and supports a respectful, inclusive environment for young people with varied backgrounds and needs. The position involves cleaning and sanitizing facility spaces, maintaining supplies and equipment, supporting room turnovers and special cleaning projects, responding to requests, and reporting hazards or facility issues. Staff follow organizational, health, and safety procedures and use cleaning equipment, chemicals, and personal protective equipment safely. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; one weekend day is required, and holiday work may be required. The position works in a general business, office, and shelter environment, sometimes outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role does not supervise other staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals.
Experience with basic maintenance equipment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Valid California driver’s license and good driving record to commute between sites for repair needs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach, and to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and safely operate cleaning equipment, ladders, and maintenance tools.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of housekeeping or custodial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens, dining areas, meeting rooms, and other facility spaces daily.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize assigned areas.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces according to health and safety standards.
Replenish restroom and janitorial supplies as needed.
Collect and dispose of trash and recycling.
Report housekeeping concerns, safety hazards, and facility issues to management.
Assist with room turnovers, move-ins, move-outs, and special cleaning projects.
Keep housekeeping equipment and janitorial storage areas clean and organized.
Follow OSHA, health and safety, and organizational policies and procedures.
Use personal protective equipment and safely store and handle tools, equipment, and chemicals.
Identify and promptly report safety hazards.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs and inspection records.
Interact professionally and respectfully with residents, youth, staff, visitors, vendors, and community partners.
Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and courteous manner.
Support a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all occupants.
Complete assigned work orders within established timelines and comply with preventative maintenance schedules.