Janitor

Abode • Palo Alto, CA

11d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Janitor performs a wide variety of tasks to keep buildings, grounds, and common areas clean and safe. The role requires professionalism and sound judgment and discretion when working with residents, staff, and vendors. The position is onsite at Abode’s program 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, 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 required duties without harm to self or others.
• Ability to interact with residents, vendors, and staff with calmness and diplomacy.
• 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 a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with diverse and special needs populations.

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 lot 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 messes, spills, dirt, and other unsightly or dangerous areas to maintain safety and appearance.
• Remove spills and dirt from exterior walls as needed.
• Replace light bulbs or inform the Maintenance Technician when bulbs need replacement.
• Remove bugs and dirt from light fixtures.
• Periodically clean utility rooms.
• Periodically wash resident doors, hand railings, pipes, and counters.
• Clean apartments upon move-out, including appliances, cupboards, counters, walls, windows, doors, floors, bathroom fixtures, lighting, carpets, and patios; vacuum or shampoo carpets and dust, along with other items specified by the Property Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $25.00–$27.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• 19 days of PTO per year, increasing with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for employees, with 100% coverage stated for employees.
• Employer-subsidized dependent health care options.
• Employee Assistance Program offering legal and financial services and more.
• Mental health care service through Teledoc.
• Flexible Spending Account options for commuter, health care, and dependent care expenses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and contribution programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED