Janitor

Abode•Palo Alto, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Janitor performs a variety of tasks to keep buildings, grounds, and common areas clean and safe. The role requires professionalism and good judgment when working with residents, staff, and vendors. The position is onsite in Palo Alto, California.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Janitorial or housekeeping experience in a commercial or residential setting.
Use of a personal vehicle and proof of a valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clean DMV record.
Excellent verbal and written communication in English, organizational, and time-management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions and duties without harm to self or others.
Ability to interact calmly and diplomatically with residents, vendors, and staff.
Experience with diverse and special-needs populations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.
Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.
Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and cultural humility, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of offices, residents’ rooms, and community areas, including bathrooms and floors.
Clean, sweep, mop, and polish floors; wash windows; and clean walkways, sidewalks, and parking areas as appropriate.
Keep dumpster areas neat, pick up debris around the complexes, and empty trash receptacles.
Sweep, mop, and vacuum residents’ rooms, laundry rooms, and common areas.
Clean spills, dirt, and other unsightly or hazardous areas to maintain safety and appearance.
Remove spills and dirt from exterior walls as needed.
Replace light bulbs or notify the Maintenance Technician when replacement is needed; remove bugs and dirt from light fixtures.
Periodically clean utility rooms and wash resident doors, hand railings, pipes, and counters.
Clean apartments upon move-out, including appliances, cupboards, counters, walls, windows, doors, floors, bathroom fixtures, lighting, and carpets; sweep patios, vacuum or shampoo carpets, dust, and complete other items specified by the Property Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.