Job Description
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.
- Ensure 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.
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