• The custodian is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for medical, dental, vision, 403b, and our generous PTO plan.
• Regularly scheduled shifts will be Saturday through Wednesday, 1pm - 9pm.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in house
• Ability to speak English fluently required.
• Previous cleaning and maintenance experience in a shelter, commercial, clinical or healthcare environment preferred.

• Blood Borne Pathogens training certification preferred (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).

Special Requirements

• Requires Regular standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, and communication.
• Requires frequent lifting, reaching, pulling, pushing and lifting objects and operating equipment.

• Requires ability to lift 60 lbs.

• Standard cleaning and safety procedures
• Methods, materials and techniques used for custodial work
• Operating and caring for custodial supplies and equipment
• Safety and PPE standards

• Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility and in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations or law.

• Follow organization policy and procedures in order to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment.
• Maintain and restock adequate cleaning and general supplies for department/unit uses. Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift.
• Routinely practice infection control measures.
• Oversee the day-to-day custodial operations for the facility, and provide training to team members when needed.
• Takes inventory of supplies and purchases orders as appropriate.
• Assists with custodial schedule; makes adjustments using google sheets and communicates changes to custodian team.
• Assist Facilities Manager and Maintenance Technician with room turnover and pallet shelter turnover
• Clean bathrooms, offices, and rooms/pallets as needed
• Clean windows, sweep and mop floors pick up trash on Housing Matters grounds and surrounding areas
• Operate compactor/ take out trash
• Operate carpet cleaning machine
• Operate power washing machine
• Perform light maintenance repairs as directed by Facilities Manager
• Utilize appropriate PPE
• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Housing Matters without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer-related and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 18), veteran status, gender, pregnancy, or any other non-merit factor unrelated to job duties. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment; advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training (including apprenticeship), employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer.