Janitor & Night Manager - Huntwood Commons, Harris Court & Leidig Court, Hayward

Eden Housing•Hayward, CA

1d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This role combines the responsibilities of a Janitor and a Night Manager. The Janitor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of exterior common areas, vacant units, sidewalks, and alleyways. The Night Manager provides an after-hours management presence, ensuring common areas are secured, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with on-call staff. This position offers reduced rent housing in exchange for the Night Manager duties.

Requirements

1 year janitorial or related experience and/or training, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) OR 1-3 months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites, and retail stores.
All employees are required to have reliable transportation (private or public) in order to commute to work, attend work related trainings and other activities, as assigned.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Attentive to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Experience working with diverse groups, i.e., staff, residents, and suppliers.
Commitment to the companies' goals and philosophy.
Ability to discern between emergency and non-emergency situations.
Pleasant manner and good interpersonal skills.
Experience working with diverse groups, i.e., staff, residents, vendors, emergency personnel, and outside contacts.

Nice To Haves

Plumbing and mechanical aptitude.
Good safety habits.
General understanding of ongoing housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
Trustworthy.
Exercise common sense, good judgment, consistency and self-control in day-to-day contact with residents and in other business-related matters.
Familiar with power, water and gas turnoffs, clean out traps, fire extinguishers and fire systems.
Previous experience in property management a plus.

Responsibilities

Clean all hallways, common areas, reception areas, vacant apartments, parking areas, sidewalks, alleyways, and on-site management offices.
Maintain congenial relationships with residents, being sensitive to cultural backgrounds, economic status, and special needs, while adhering to Fair Housing requirements.
Vacuum carpets, wash windows, walls, ceilings, woodwork, and door panels.
Keep sidewalks clean by sweeping, shoveling, or power washing, and blow leaves from parkways.
Sweep, scrub, wax, polish, and/or vacuum floors.
Pick up trash and debris, and empty and sanitize trashcans and ashtrays.
Clean appliances, rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies, screens, and filters.
Maintain appliances and plumbing.
Assist with painting as directed.
Replace burnt-out bulbs and air conditioner filters.
Prepare dumpsters for garbage and recycle pick-up.
Check locks while working in specific areas.
Replenish bathroom supplies in common bathrooms.
Set up, pick up, and clean tables and chairs for social program activities.
Report maintenance problems, damage, or needed repairs to the Manager or maintenance personnel.
Report excessive noise, disorderly conduct, or misuse of property to the Manager.
Maintain appropriate janitorial supplies and notify supervisor when replenishment is needed.
Attend staff and resident meetings as required.
Actively participate in the company's culture of inclusivity.
Provide after-hours management presence in coordination with or in the absence of a Community Manager.
Ensure common area buildings (laundry facilities, community rooms, etc.) are secured after-hours.
Respond to on-site emergencies during the night shift, taking action to prevent escalation.
Coordinate with the on-call team member for relief upon their arrival.
Respond to calls on a company-issued cell phone during specified hours.
Perform janitorial duties as assigned or needed, such as taking out garbage, positioning dumpsters, and light ground duties.
Perform light maintenance in emergency situations (e.g., turning off water valves, using a water vacuum for flooding).
Exercise good judgment to call for additional staff or 911 in emergencies.
Contact on-call maintenance personnel for maintenance emergencies.
Direct emergency personnel to appropriate locations on the property.
Assist emergency staff when they are on-site.
Record incidents, unusual occurrences, or emergency calls on a work order in Yardi.
Maintain an oversight presence, responding to and noting suspicious activities or possible lease violations.
Oversee interior common areas and the exterior of the property, including parking lots.
Perform light check walks to ensure common area doors and windows are locked and alarms are set.
Review House Rules and Lease provisions to identify and address lease violations.
Respond to malfunctioning irrigation systems by turning off water or shutting down the system.
Attend staff meetings where Night Manager duties are performed.
Attend resident meetings.
Report any changes to household composition to the supervisor.
Adhere to house rules of the assigned property.
Adhere to unit inspection requirements.
Set an example for the community by living up to Eden’s mission and core values.