Shelter Housekeeper

Unity Shelter: Providing safe shelter through community care.

www.unityshelter.org

Unity Shelter, Inc. is a provider of basic needs support, emergency shelter, and transitional housing to those experiencing homelessness in Corvallis and Benton County. Creating a safe space for people to rest, recover, and connect with supportive services is central to our mission.

Position: Shelter Housekeeper at Men's Shelter

Schedule: Flexible schedule to be determined

Reports to: Program Manager

Position Summary: Maintain the cleanliness of the shelter daily, for the health and safety of all clients, volunteers, and staff.

Location: Multiple locations throughout Corvallis, OR

Duties: Daily cleaning of the shelter facility, including, but not limited to:

• Sweep and mop sleeping area floors.

• Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers, and all surfaces and bathroom floors.

• Empty garbage and re-stock garbage receptacles.

• Sweep and mop the kitchen floors.

• Communicate with Program Managers about cleaning supply needs in a timely fashion.

• Monitor and maintain other aspects of the physical plant in cooperation with the Program Manager.

• Other tasks as assigned and needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience in facility cleaning and upkeep.

• Experience working directly in support of clients, or experience of homelessness, mental illness, or poverty.

• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with low-income and multicultural populations.

• Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members

• Passion for supporting the efforts of providing housing and supported services in this community

• Basic computer skills

• Demonstrated strength in interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

• Regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

• Able to work shifts

• Must pass a criminal background check

Unity Shelter is committed to creating and harboring a diverse team of staff, interns, and volunteers. We pride ourselves in being an equal opportunity employer and all volunteers will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, criminal history, disability, age, or veteran status.

Unity Shelter complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for employees and volunteers with disabilities. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process and/or perform essential job functions, please contact Shawn Collins, Unity Shelter Executive Director.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Salary : $17