Housekeeping Worker- Jackson, MS

Canopy Children's Solutions•Jackson, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges. The Housekeeping Worker will be responsible for the cleaning of all living and work areas of CARES + Expansion in Jackson, MS, including the main building, School, and Administration building offices, to meet Environment of Care standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Must be at least twenty-one years old and possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider.
Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions.
Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols.
Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Disinfect bathrooms, bedrooms, door handles, and all areas needed using germicides and other cleaners.
Keep storage areas and carts well stocked, clean, and tidy.
Dusts and polishes furniture.
Washes windows, woodwork, washroom and fixtures.
Responsible for emptying wastebaskets and for taking out trash for disposal.
Select and order/purchase new equipment, tools, and supplies with Maintenance Supervisor.
Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts; ensures that all departments have adequate reserves for their programs.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Responsible for sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural/socioeconomic differences in the organization/program service population.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities related to Environment of Care.
Meet monthly for individual supervision and group supervision as scheduled with Maintenance Supervisor.