Job Details

Janitor

Salary Range: $22.98 - $23.00 Hourly

Position Summary

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Janitor is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of a residential building. The Janitor plays a crucial role in creating a safe, healthy, and dignified living environment for residents by performing routine and deep cleaning, maintaining common areas, and addressing minor maintenance needs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs cleaning, sanitizing and custodial service as instructed by supervisor.
• Cleans and maintains all common areas, including hallways, lobbies, elevators, stairwells, laundry rooms, and restrooms.
• Ensures that trash and recycling are collected and disposed of properly.
• Maintains floors by sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing as necessary.
• Cleans windows, walls, and other surfaces to maintain a presentable and hygienic environment.
• Responds to janitorial and light maintenance requests from management and residents as needed.
• Monitors inventory of cleaning supplies and reports needs for replenishment.
• Conducts regular inspections of the building to identify safety hazards or maintenance issues and reports them promptly.
• Assists with minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and performing simple repairs.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations by properly handling cleaning chemicals and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Assists in setting up rooms or common areas for events or meetings as needed.
• Engage with residents in a professional and respectful manner, fostering a sense of community and dignity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the janitorial or maintenance trade fields.
• Display behavior that supports the mission, vision and values of ECS.
• Communicate effectively to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Effectively communicate in written and verbal forms of communication.
• Participate and help foster an environment that honors, respects and values the opinions and suggestions of others.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, materials, equipment and supplies used in the cleaning and sanitizing trades.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work functions.
• Ability to communicate with vendors.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to use judgment and respond calmly in stressful situations.
• Integrity honest and ethical.
• Reliable and responsible, fulfilling duties.
• Attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.

Other: Must secure finger image screening and annual TB screening. Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position which may include lifting of up to 50 lbs. Mission Essential: Demonstrate behavior that supports the organization's mission, vision, and values. Adhere to all program, funder, and organizational policies, and procedures. Communicate effectively and model integrity, fairness, and ethical business practices.

ECS offers industry leading healthcare benefits to support your physical and mental well-being. ECS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as consistent with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance. ECS values a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and given equal opportunity to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.