Janitor- Faith Tennyson, Hayward CA
About The Position
Under general supervision of the Manager or Maintenance personnel, the Janitor is responsible for keeping exterior, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks and alleyways of property(ies) in a clean and safe condition. The role involves maintaining congenial relationships with residents, being understanding of and sensitive to cultural background, economic status, and those with special needs, while adhering to Fair Housing requirements. The Janitor will actively participate in the company's culture of inclusivity and must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites, and retail stores.
Requirements
- 1 year janitorial or related experience and/or training preferred; 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 of the organization.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and 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.
- Must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites and retail stores.
Nice To Haves
- Plumbing and mechanical aptitude; good safety habits.
- General understanding of ongoing housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
- Trustworthy.
- Exercise common sense, good judgement, 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Cleans all hallways.
- Cleans all common and reception areas.
- Cleans all vacant apartments.
- Cleans all parking areas, sidewalks and alleyways.
- Cleans on-site management offices.
- Vacuums carpets.
- Washes windows and walls, ceilings, woodwork, door panels and sills (interior/exterior).
- Keeps sidewalks clean (i.e., sweep, shovel, power wash).
- Blows leaves from parkways.
- Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes and/or vacuums floors.
- Picks up trash and sidewalk debris in and around the property.
- Empties and sanitizes trashcans and ashtrays.
- Cleans appliances, rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies, screens and filters.
- Maintains appliances and plumbing.
- Assists with painting, as directed.
- Replaces burnt-out bulbs and air conditioner filters, as needed or requested.
- Prepares dumpsters for garbage and recycle pick-up.
- Checks locks while working in specific areas.
- Replenishes bathroom supplies in common bathrooms.
- Sets up, picks-up and cleans-up tables and chairs in meeting or dining rooms for miscellaneous social program activities, as requested.
- Reports maintenance problems or any noticeable damage or needed repairs to Manager or maintenance personnel.
- Reports to Manager any excessive noise, disorderly conduct, or misuse of property.
- Maintains appropriate janitorial supplies.
- Notifies immediate supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.
- Attends staff meetings and resident meetings, as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
