Oak Lawn Place Janitor/Housekeeper VOA

Resource Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Janitor/Housekeeper is employed by Volunteers of America and placed at Resource Center's Oak Lawn Place location. The role is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all interior common areas of the property in a clean, healthy, and safe manner. Duties include routine cleaning, maintaining supply inventories, removing trash, inspecting common areas for hazards or deterioration, and helping with repairs and other projects as needed. The position also supports budget-conscious practices, promotes cooperation and teamwork aligned with the organization's mission and values, attends required meetings and training, and requires regular attendance and punctuality during scheduled shifts. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The employee must complete required training and obtain any required certifications within prescribed timeframes. A criminal and educational background check is required. For frequent driving on VOA-TX business, a motor vehicle record check, a good driving record, a valid Texas driver's license, and proof of insurance are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or two years of directly related experience with a verifiable work history.
Knowledge of general cleaning and the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Knowledge of basic computer functions.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed records.
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Demonstrated ability in record keeping.
High degree of integrity and ethical standards; upholds organizational values.
Must successfully complete required training and obtain any required certifications within prescribed timeframes.
Criminal and educational background check required.
If driving frequently for VOA-TX business: good driving record, valid Texas driver's license, and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

Maintain interior common areas in a clean, healthy, and safe manner.
Maintain inventories of cleaning and housekeeping supplies and requisition supplies as needed.
Vacuum and dust interior common areas daily.
Vacuum carpets, sweep, and clean floors in vacant units according to the make-ready form.
Clean public restrooms and laundry areas daily and check supplies.
Periodically wash windows and glass in common areas, including the lobby, office, and community rooms.
Sweep, wash, and wax floors in interior common areas weekly.
Remove trash and debris from interior common areas daily.
Participate in inspections of common areas for hazardous or unsafe conditions, physical damage, and deterioration.
Assist the maintenance person with repairs in interior common areas when needed.
Assist with other projects and special assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Assist the supervisor with budget-control activities, including conserving resources, reducing utility costs, avoiding waste, and reducing overtime.
Promote a workplace culture aligned with the organizational mission and vision, emphasizing cooperation, communication, and teamwork.
Attend required meetings and training.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality during the scheduled shift.