Custodial Housekeeper

Gulf Coast JFCS; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

13 Paid holidays

15 PTO Days

Mileage Reimbursement

Healthcare Concierge

Financial Wellness Program

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Job summary

Gulf Coast JFCS is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain the Unaccompanied Children Program facilities. You will perform custodial tasks, ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, and model professional behavior daily.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and relevant cleaning experience, with a preference for those who have worked in residential settings. The role offers a strong benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience with children preferred.
• Previous professional housekeeping/cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience in a residential setting preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the Unaccompanied Children Program.
• Provide a positive role model for socialization and skill development.
• Change and launder bed linens every 5 days or after a child leaves the program.
• Clean bathrooms daily and mop floors.
• Sweep and mop laundry area daily.
• Empty trash daily in offices and bathrooms.
• Vacuum day room, hallways, and client rooms daily.
• Clean shower stalls and bathtubs daily.
• Dust, polish, and clean furniture room by room.
• Wipe walls and clean windows weekly.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE usage

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the Unaccompanied Children Program and performing custodial duties as assigned
• Provide a positive role model for the development of socialization and other skills for all children
• Change and launder bed linens every 5 days or after a child is released from the Program whichever is sooner
• Clean all bathrooms daily including sinks mirrors toilets and mop floors daily
• Sweep the laundry area and mop floors daily throughout
• Empty trash daily from the offices bathrooms client bathrooms and day areas
• Vacuum the day room hallways office areas and clients rooms daily
• Clean clients shower stalls and bathtubs daily
• Clean ceiling fans as needed throughout the building on a monthly basis
• Distribute toilet paper and paper towels as needed
• Dust polish and clean furniture throughout the building on a room by room rotating basis
• Wipe walls and clean windows once a week
• Change lightbulbs refill paper towels refill sanitizing lotion and soap
• Demonstrate cultural competency
• Check furniture for wear and tear; report any conditions that can be a hazard to the clients to maintenance immediately for repair or action
• Develop an inventory list and amounts needed of all paper products and cleaning supplies on a monthly basis
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER

• 1877 per hour
• PLUS 50 per hour for working during second shift hours and 100 per hour for working overnight and weekend hours
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid holidays
• Medical Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplementary Accident Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life AD&D insurance
• Pet Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• High school diploma or equivalent degree and one 1 year of experience working with children preferred
• Previous professional experience in housekeepingcleaning is preferred
• Experience in a residential setting is preferred
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Ability to deal professionally courteously and effectively with clients and staff
• Ability to deal with minor emergencies and know where to seek help
• Ability to communicate and read effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people of varying ages and backgrounds
• Ability to lift andor carry cleaning supplies equipment etc up to 40 lbs when required
• Ability to work under stressful situations and in a stressful environment
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Prolonged standing bending and lifting
• Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally andor physically aggressive
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required by the exposure control plan and safety program
• Must wear safety glasses when dealing with harsh chemicals
• Proof of Immunization for Varicella 2 doses MMR 2 doses Influenza 1 dose yearly Tdap 1 dose

WHO WE ARE

From babies to seniors Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need regardless of race religion culture or gender identity Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services including behavioral and mental health child welfare and adoption family support job and employment transition housing food transportation and home care assistance for the elderly Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelors and Masters level practicum and internships For license eligible candidates we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment discrimination and inappropriate behavior Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race color sex age religion national origin disability marital status pregnancy veteran status citizenship gender identity sexual orientation workers compensation status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law Background Screening Requirements It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organizations background screening requirements including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families DCF Agency for Health Care AHCA and the Department of Elder Affairs DOEA which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse To learn more about the Clearinghouse please visit HB531 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Drug Free Workplace and E Verify employer