Custodian

Custodian

Housing Matters partners with individuals and families to create pathways out of their homelessness into permanent housing. We are a leader in working to end homelessness – and we want you to be part of our team! We are looking for individuals eager to make a difference and willing to enthusiastically commit to join in our vision that homelessness in Santa Cruz County should be rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Working under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, and Lead Custodian, the custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Housing Matters' multiple buildings and grounds, including the Rebele Family Shelter, the Day Services Center, and the Page Smith Community House and Recuperative Care Center. 

Hours and Benefits

• The Custodian is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position, eligible for medical, dental, vision, 403b, and our generous PTO plan.

• Benefits Summary:
  • 6 Medical plans - 100% employee coverage
  • Dental - 100% employee coverage
  • Vision - 100% employee coverage
  • Life insurance (UNUM) - 100% employee coverage
  • Chiropractic and Acupuncture (for those who elect medical insurance) - 100% employee coverage
  • 403b Retirement Savings matched up to 3% dollar-for-dollar with no vesting period
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Travel Assistance
  • PTO: accrues to 20 days annually, 1 paid floating holiday, 9 paid holidays

• Regularly scheduled shifts may include evenings and weekends

Starting Wages (Offer is Dependent on Experience):

$22.50,  $23.13,  $23.78,  $24.45,  $25.14,  $25.85

Preferred Experience/ Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience in house

• Ability to speak English fluently required. Bilingual a plus

• Previous cleaning and maintenance experience in a shelter, commercial, clinical, or healthcare environment is preferred. 

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

Special Requirements:

• Regular standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, and communication are required. 

• Requires frequent lifting, reaching, pulling, pushing,  lifting objects, and operating equipment. 

• Requires the ability to lift 60 lbs. 

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License in order to perform required functions of this position.

Thorough knowledge of:

• 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

Typical Job Duties:

• Perform specific cleaning and custodial tasks in the general upkeep, sanitation, and cleanliness of the facility.

• Disinfect rooms, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and supplies, using appropriate processes and germicides for cleaning equipment. 

• 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

• Maintain adequate cleaning supplies for department/unit use

• Properly clean and store all equipment and supplies after each shift

• Utilize appropriate PPE

• Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations and furniture for facility functions

• Follow all infection control measures. 

• When necessary, travel to various locations in order to purchase supplies, transport supplies, transport various materials between specified locations, etc., while using a designated Housing Matters vehicle.

• Other duties assigned. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.