Custodian

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of duties including sweeping, mopping, bathroom and shower cleaning, emptying trash cans, etc. Due to the nature of this position, it is open to FEMALE APPLICANTS .

Reports to: Custodial Lead

Duties/Responsibilities:

May include but are not limited to the following:

• Communicates with Guests in a positive, caring, and professional manner
• Maintains the safety of Guests by enforcing Center policies
• Sweeps, mops, and polishes floors in the kitchen, rooms, and halls.
• Dusts and/or polishes furniture, blinds, and equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and fills dispensers.
• Reports malfunctions of equipment, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, etc. to Supervisor.
• Completes laundry
• Cleans and monitors showers and laundry area during the day program
• Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures as required.
• Sweeps outside areas around buildings and on the patios.
• Assures all safety precautions are followed in the workplace.
• Communicates effectively in a professional manner and is a team player.
• Cleans and puts away dishes, cups, and utensils
• Empties trash containers and replaces liners.
• Cleans up spills and messes.
• Prepares the sleeping area for guests.
• Assists with the sorting of donated items when requested.
• Maintains COVID safety protocols.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older with two years of work experience·
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task.
• Effective communication skills – written and oral.
• De-escalation skills, crisis management, and trauma-informed care practices.
• Comfortable working with individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Able to make hard decisions, uphold personal and professional boundaries, and work with challenging behaviors.
• Empathy, persuasiveness, and orientation to help others succeed.
• Computer skills and the ability to utilize simple computer database
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to employees, volunteers, and donors
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to employees, volunteers, and donors
• Cleared background check from appropriate entity.
• Cleared illicit/illegal drug test results

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times

The Sister Jose’s Women’s Center is committed to a discrimination-free workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, mental or physical challenging condition, marital or family status, amnesty, political affiliation, status as a covered veteran, or other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.