Housekeeping & Janitorial Associate
About The Position
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a dynamic and socially conscious Non-Profit organization committed to making a positive impact in our community. We operate several social enterprises, including our Facilities Department that seeks to create employment opportunities and provides supportive services for people with disabilities. We are seeking a Janitorial Associate to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of our 311-acre campgrounds and to support management, staff and guests at our Enchanted Hills Camp site. This position will serve as support for the Facilities Janitorial, Engineering and Maintenance Divisions. This role will provide customer-driven, seamless support to building operations, creating a pristine environment for building and site employees and guests. This will include the upkeep of the entire facility and grounds as well as training on maintenance areas of the site. The knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting and carpentry skills are preferred. The position will require computer literacy to learn and use workorder software to open and close daily work orders.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to operate company vehicles and be cleared through our Motor Vehicle Record Process, prior to official offer.
- Possess a valid California Driver’s license.
- High School or comparable experience
- One year (or more) relevant experience in housekeeping, janitorial/custodian experience preferred, recycling, custodial or grounds maintenance.
- Exceptional customer service skills, with a commitment to overall program excellence.
- Strong organization and prioritization skills, while ensuring timely completion of assigned projects.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constantly changing priorities and demands.
- Excellent people, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Excellent standard of professionalism; reliable and punctual.
- Attentive to detail and ability to follow directions thoroughly.
- Work effectively under pressure and remain calm in high-stress situations.
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly diversified environment.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, verbal and written.
- Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends when needed.
- Able to recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities.
- Strong time management skills, patient, detail-oriented
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Office
- Ability to lift and transport up to 30 pounds regularly, with occasional transporting up to approximately 50 pounds, may be required.
- Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing or walking for long periods of time (four hours or more).
- Ability to safely and properly use cleaning tools, chemicals and equipment.
- Solid physical endurance sufficient for occasional prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate equipment.
- Ability and willingness to work with exposure to environmental conditions.
- Willingness to travel to various sites.
- Must be able to independently travel to all LightHouse physical locations and events as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Volunteer or work experience with adults with disabilities required, preferably in a community setting, which is highly desired.
- The knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting and carpentry skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- To follow all safety and security policies and procedures (OSHA).
- Provide support for all company events relating to janitorial, event set up, etc.
- The ability to provide exterior sweeping, and power washing maintenance to ensure proper upkeep of assets for all buildings.
- Perform all Housekeeping tasks promptly and properly, including but not limited to: Making beds, emptying trash in rooms, replacing towels and linens, cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces, ensuring the entire room is reset and cleaned for the next guest to inhabit the space, taking note of maintenance items that need to be addressed and informing the maintenance team.
- Plunging toilets.
- Cleaning and sanitizing of Restroom floors, toilets, sinks, and showers.
- Replace toilet paper in bathrooms as needed.
- Collect all trash, including trash from dog refuse collection bins.
- Maintain drinking water stations.
- Emptying, separating and cleaning trash bin on property.
- Laundry (janitorial supplies)
- Cleaning spills
- Vacuuming, Sweeping and Mopping
- Cleaning windows
- High and low dusting
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Ability to occasionally perform computer-intensive work and operate standard office equipment.
- Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
