Janitor

Los Angeles CA

Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW For over 30 years, The Skid Row Housing Trust (the Trust) has achieved recognition as a full-spectrum, influential, and innovative market leader in holistic solutions to the challenges of homelessness and equitable community development. We are known for articulating models of housing and services that are now national best practices. The Trust leverages an award-winning real estate portfolio representing a $613MM investment in Los Angeles’ Central City; 2,000+ residents and 200+ employees; and partnerships that thread together the expertise of architects and builders, health & social service providers, and civic and community leaders. Our integrated approach facilitates long-term housing retention rates for those who have experienced homelessness, next-level assistance to people who are ready for greater independence, and blight-reversing buildings that act as tent poles for neighborhood resilience. Decades of experience combined with data unique to our processes guide the Trust’s policy work and our advocacy for outcome-driven change. Homelessness has reached a crisis level nationally, and the Trust’s capabilities have attracted strong demand. Staff positions are responsive to organizational maximization, agility, and expansion. The mission of the Trust is to provide permanent supportive housing so that people who have experienced homelessness, prolonged extreme poverty, poor health, disabilities, mental illness and/or addiction can lead safe, stable lives in wellness. We advance our mission through best-in-class staff, dedicated volunteers, symbiotic partnerships, and strategic decisions based on data analysis and interpretation. Company-paid benefits include: • Two (2) weeks annual vacation accrual, • Ten (10) paid holidays • ten (10) sick days accrual, float day(s) • health insurance • dental insurance • vision insurance • STD, LTD, and life insurance. • Voluntary employee-paid benefits include: additional life insurance, critical and accidental insurance, discounted Transit Pass, and eligibility to participate in 403(b) plan. POSITION SUMMARY The Janitor reports to the Facilities Coordinator Supervisor and works as part of a team to ensure that the property is maintained in the best physical condition as possible. The Janitor is responsible for the day-to-day custodial services at the property. Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):  Inspect building, grounds and common areas on a daily basis, and picks up debris and trash around property;  Maintain all common area marble, tile, and carpeted flooring, which includes sweeping, mopping, shampooing, polishing, vacuuming, and washing handrails, decks, hallways, stairways and walkways, as necessary;  Clean up spills and accidents as needed;  Clean all common area windows and mirrors;  Maintain and clean all common area bathrooms (wash floors and walls), kitchens, community rooms, computer rooms and resident services rooms;  Keep all furniture in common areas, such as chairs, sofas, tables, clean, which includes dusting;  Clean Manager’s office, including dusting all work surfaces, emptying trash containers and replacing trash bags as necessary, sweeping or vacuuming floors;  Keep laundry room and public restroom clean and supplied with appropriate sanitary supplies, toilet seat covers, paper towels and toilet paper;  Order and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, paper towels, toilet seat covers, toilet paper and sanitary supplies, working with the Facilities Coordinator Supervisor and/or Manager to stay within budget;  Assist the Maintenance Person with two-man maintenance issues;  Keep trash dumpsters and trash dumpster area clean, and empty trash cans as needed in all common areas;  Routinely wash floor mats;  Regularly participates in employee staff development and training meetings;  Regularly participates in safety training meetings;  Cooperates with Human Resources in the investigation of all employee injuries and accidents;  Uses proper safety equipment and follows safe work practices and procedures, and follows organization safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations; and  Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Coordinator Supervisor, Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager or Regional Property Manager. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Education and Experience  A minimum of one (1) year experience in maintenance or janitorial services. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  Able to read, write and speak English; Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus; and  Able to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide amounts such as sales tax, number of items when ordering janitorial supplies and maintaining inventories.  Effectively manage and solve practical problems and effectively handle situations with limited instructions; and  Ability to work well with others.  Take direction from the Facilities Coordinator Supervisor, the Property and/or Assistant Property Manager, and/or Regional Property Manager;  Flexible and adaptable to work plan changes and organizational changes;  Work in a collaborative manner as a member of a site team, and demonstrate at all times cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors;  Relate professionally with vendors, residents and co-workers; and  Maintain a professional personal appearance at all times.