Housekeeper

Covenant House California•Oakland, CA

35d•$26 - $2,800•Onsite

About The Position

Covenant House California (CHC) is a nonprofit organization that provides sanctuary and support for youth overcoming homelessness, ages 18-24. CHC believes that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves housing, food, clothing, education, and most importantly, to be loved. CHC provides a full continuum of services to meet the physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and spiritual well-being of young people. CHC’s doors are open to youth and staff regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We believe that youth and team members deserve to be in an environment that is inclusive and affirming; where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and valued and appreciated for who they are. Maintaining a diverse community of youth and staff is key to our ability to achieve our mission most effectively. We are also committed to being a leader in advancing anti-racism, and to promoting opportunities for the free expression of the lived experiences of our youth and staff. We are looking for people who, like us, believe that every young person deserves a place to belong. We think it takes all kinds of people to create diverse solutions to end youth homelessness and we are on a committed journey to build an inclusive and equitable work culture that brings out the best in everyone. In our Oakland location, which has been operating since 2005, we offer a full continuum of housing and support services to young people. Our program is continuing to grow and will be adding 20 new beds for young people over the next year. POSITION SUMMARY: Housekeepers are an essential and core position on our operations team. CHC is looking for passionate, qualified Housekeepers who are skilled in supporting our facilities and operations need to overall support our youth who have experienced homelessness and human trafficking, have experienced trauma identify as LGBTQ+, are gender non-conforming, and/or who often face multiple issues and have complex needs. Youth Engagement Specialists will have knowledge and/or experience utilizing a strengths-based, harm reduction framework, using trauma-informed practices and will value working within a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe inclusive environment for all. All CHC staff work together to facilitate safety and comprehensive programming for youth in our housing programs. Our Housekeepers are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, staff, and visitors. This position performs daily housekeeping duties throughout the facility. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and capable of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and facility appearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years of housekeeping or custodial experience preferred.
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.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion, bend, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be at least 25 years old.

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing a strengths-based, harm reduction framework.
Experience using trauma-informed practices.
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning of offices, common areas, restrooms, kitchens, dining areas, meeting rooms, and other facility spaces.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize assigned areas.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in accordance with health and safety standards.
Replenish restroom and janitorial supplies as needed.
Collect and dispose of trash and recycling.
Report housekeeping concerns, safety hazards, or facility issues to management.
Assist with room turnovers, move-ins, move-outs, and special cleaning projects.
Maintain housekeeping equipment and janitorial storage areas in a clean and organized manner.
Follow all OSHA, health and safety, and organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe work environment and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensure tools, equipment, and chemicals are stored and used safely.
Identify and report safety hazards immediately.
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.