Janitorial Specialist (2373)

Status: Full-Time | (Non-Exempt) Pay Rate: $20.00/hour | Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday: 5:00 AM - 1:00PM  

Job Summary: The Shelter Specialist, Janitorial is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts, with a strong emphasis on cleaning and sanitation. Duties may include doing laundry, serving food, and assisting with paperwork and administrative tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Shelter Support
Goal: Ensure a safe and client focused environment

• Assist in the implementation of shelter activities to ensure quality, guest-focused, and trauma-informed delivery of services
• Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guests
• Provide cleaning and disinfection throughout the facility (especially in restrooms) including but not limited to:
  • Sweeping and mopping floors
  • Cleaning and disinfecting toilets and urinals
  • Cleaning and disinfecting showers and sinks
  • Stocking restrooms
  • Emptying trash cans
  • Disinfecting all touch-surfaces
  • Assisting with general cleanliness and safety of facility including cleaning-up spills.
• Maintain detailed and thorough cleaning logs
• Report incidents or maintenance issues

Miscellaneous

• Attend staff meetings and training workshops as needed   
• Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary
• Complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor
• Coverage of other shelter zones and duties as needed or as scheduled

Requirements: 

Experience

• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
• Ensure a client-focused, trauma-informed, and housing-focused shelter approach
• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed
• Ability to work in sync with licensed third-party security officer team

General

• A flexible work schedule including some schedule changes, some weekends, and evening shifts to meet the department’s needs
• Detail-oriented and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Fluency in Spanish is of significant value

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged periods of standing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment