Maintenance and Laundry Worker - Swing Shift

Life changing work * Welcoming staff * Generous benefits * Advancement opportunities

Join the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and be part of the solution to break the cycles of homelessness and domestic violence in San Francisco.

St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco operates the Multi-Service Center - Northern California’s largest homeless shelter, Navigation Centers for chronically homeless individuals and couples and the Riley Center - Domestic Violence shelter and services for survivors. We have over 175 employees working in 4 locations. We are proud of our diversity and of our more than 150 year history of helping others in San Francisco.  St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco’s mission is to offer hope and service, on a direct person to person basis, working to break the cycles of homelessness and domestic violence.

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for both general and specific cleaning duties throughout the Navigation Center and the Laundry Worker ensures the cleanliness of the bed sheets, blankets, towels, and other laundry under the supervision of the Program Director. The Laundry Worker handles inventory control and reports all needed supplies to the Lead Launderer.  This is a full-time, non-exempt, union position. The schedule is Swing Shift 4:00pm to 12:30am. Days off are Wednesdays and Thursdays.

SALARY AND BENEFIT OVERVIEW

The position starts at $23.00 per hour.

St. Vincent de Paul of San Francisco offers a robust benefits package that includes 

• Two Kaiser HMO medical care options
• Voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403b retirement plan with employer-paid match after one year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten vacation and ten sick days accrued per year, two personal floating holidays and twelve and a half holidays offered per year.

 Responsibilities:

         Maintenance Worker

• Clean the interior areas, restrooms and yards of the Navigation Center.  
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Clean the outside perimeter of the Navigation Center daily, including sweeping, watering plants and cleaning the garbage bin area, and surrounding neighborhood as needed.
• Ensure guest outdoor area is kept clean.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training.
• Participate in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment, i.e. gloves, footwear, eye and face protection and protective clothing
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned. 

        Laundry Worker

• Collects dirty blankets, towels, and sheets from bed areas.
• Washes, dries and folds laundry as needed.
• Distributes clean blankets, towels, and sheets to bed areas and/or front desk.
• Follow all applicable OSHA safety requirements.
• Maintain laundry washing equipment, and surrounding area.
• Maintain inventory of laundry washing supplies.
• Clean assigned areas such as the laundry bathrooms.
• Attend all staff meetings and necessary training.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year cleaning experience.
• Experience working with maintenance and care of machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to maintain the laundry equipment to meet the needs of the Navigation Center.
• Ability for gross and fine finger/hand coordination and manipulation.
• Ability to complete duties in a timely and satisfactory manner, with strong initiative and an ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow rules and supervisor’s instructions.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Understanding of OSHA safety requirements with regard to maintenance and machinery.
• Comfort working around a diverse community including LGBTQQ, mental illness and varying racial ethnicities.
• Demonstrated commitment to open, direct, and non-violent communication.
• Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with guests, volunteers and staff.
• Bilingual desired.
• Commitment to the mission of St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco.

Covid vaccination and negative result on TB test required.   

Background check completed upon acceptance of job offer.

St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction.