Janitorial Training Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

WHO WE ARE

HomeRise believes that home has the power to stabilize a person's life. Built on a simple - but powerful idea called supportive housing, we provide people experiencing homelessness with a place to call home combined with support services, like mental health services and job training, so they can rise up and transform their lives. We organize our residents and supporters to advocate for local and state policies, like affordable housing, to help people still on the streets or at risk of homelessness. Together, we're building a new future for our neighborhoods and the city we love.

BENEFITS

HomeRise provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: 100% employer-paid employee healthcare options (Kaiser or Sutter), dental, vision, life & disability insurance; FSA for childcare, medical and commuter expenses; a 403(b) retirement investment plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program; paid on-the-job training, career advancement within a growing organization and professional development opportunities with an annual Education Benefit that includes paid time off. We also include PTO (2 weeks accrued for the first 12 months and 3 weeks accrual from 13-36 months of continuous service); 14 paid holidays with one floating day for your birthday, and of course, sick time accrual. Other advantages of working for us are: Employee Referral Program, our HERO Award recognizing outstanding performance in the line of duty, sabbatical leave after 5 years of service, and a 45-minute paid lunch period per shift.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Janitor is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and janitorial standards at the primary work location but is also available to work at any of the properties HomeRise manages on an as-needed basis. The Janitor reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow all organizational safety procedures, policies and instructions provided by the Site Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Report any significant safety concerns or physical plant problems to the property's Front Desk Clerk or Site Manager via work order. 
• Perform all janitorial duties as assigned by the Site Manager. 
• Trash and Recycling - rotate garbage and recycling per instructions from Maintenance Supervisor or Site Manager. 
• Empty common-area trash cans. 
• Clear trash chutes. 
• Clear debris and maintain cleanliness of sidewalks and perimeter of site. 
• Clear debris or obstacles, clean up spills and ensure general cleanliness of all common areas, including hallways, stairways, elevators, lobbies, community rooms, community kitchens, bathrooms, parking lots. 
• Move furniture and other items within and between sites. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Qualified individuals will have prior experience with janitorial work and/or be certified through a janitorial training program
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office is required.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to work independently, be self-started, self-motivated, and the ability to interact with staff, residents and visitors with professionalism and respect. 
• The position requires the successful candidate to adhere to an ongoing cleanliness program for each building and to completely follow through with assigned tasks. 
• Qualified individuals must have strong interest in doing social justice advocacy. 
• Valid phone number required.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: 3155 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94102
• Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt
• Pay Rate: $25.43 per hour
• Schedule: Monday thru Friday | 8 AM - 4 PM
• Union: This position is under the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 1021
• Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor and/or Site Manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, talk or hear; walk; and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb stairs, ladders, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Along with sitting, walking, reaching, carrying, etc. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Some jobs require an employee to work in hazardous environments i.e.: exposed to unpleasant and noxious fumes and odors. Also subjected but not limited to; (Forceful use of the neck/shoulder, elbow/wrist, and low back. Repetitive motions of the neck/shoulder, elbow/wrist, low back, knee and foot. Awkward postures if the neck/shoulder, elbow/wrist, low back, and knee. Static postures of the low back and knee. Contact stress in the knee(s). Pushing on and pulling, operating hand/mechanical tools. Lifting, carrying, and lowering supplies.)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office, or field environment with regular exposure to water, soaps, cleaning products, noise, fumes or airborne particles, working in all weather conditions. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.

This position requires strenuous physical work. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Ability to work in an environment in which the job is performed, especially any unique conditions outside a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. HomeRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. HomeRise hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.