What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian (RCC) position at Housing Matters?
Custodian (RCC)
Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end homelessness – and we want you to be part of our team! We are looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to join in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief, and non-recurring.
Working under the supervision of the Facilities Manager and Lead Custodian, Housing Matters will be recruiting a custodian who is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Housing Matters' Recuperative Care Center (RCC).
Hours and Benefits
The Custodian is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for medical, dental, vision, 403b, and our generous PTO plan.
Regularly scheduled shifts may include evenings and weekend
Wages
Custodian Pay Band
$21.56 $22.57 $23.62 $24.73 $25.89 $27.11
Custodian Starting Wage (DOE):
$21.56 $22.57 DOE
Preferred Experience/ Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in house
- Ability to speak English fluently required. Bilingual a plus
- Previous cleaning and maintenance experience in a shelter, commercial, clinical, hotel or healthcare environment is preferred.
Blood Borne Pathogens training certification preferred (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
Special Requirements
- Regular standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, and communication are required.
- Requires frequent lifting, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting objects, and operating equipment.
Requires the ability to lift 60 lbs.
Thorough knowledge of:
- Standard cleaning and safety procedures
- Methods, materials, and techniques used for custodial work
- Operating and caring for custodial supplies and equipment
- Safety and PPE standards
Typical Job Duties:
- Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation, and cleanliness of the facility.
- Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
- Remove, wash and return linens to beds on a weekly basis.
- Assist Program Manager and site staff as needed to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Support program manager with room turnover as needed.
- Clean bathrooms, offices, and rooms as needed
- Clean windows, sweep and mop floors
- pick up trash on Housing Matters grounds and surrounding areas
- Operate compactor/ take out trash
- Operate carpet cleaning machine
- Operate power washing machine
- Perform light maintenance repairs as directed by Facilities Manager
- Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use; maintain supply inventory on site.
- Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift
- Utilize appropriate PPE
- Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions
- Follow all infection control measures.
- Other duties assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Housing Matters without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer-related and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 18), veteran status, gender, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor unrelated to job duties. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment; advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training (including apprenticeship), employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer.
Salary : $22 - $27
