Custodian (Curran House)

TNDC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) is seeking a Custodian to handle cleaning and housekeeping duties at TNDC sites in San Francisco. This 100% on-site role requires adherence to the cleaning schedule, safety policies and on-time attendance for regular weekday shifts.

The ideal candidate will lift up to 75 pounds, work well with a diverse population, and maintain strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate with staff and residents.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 75 pounds and perform medium to heavy work.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and sanitation.
• Ability to work with a diverse, low-income population.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness per schedule for designated TNDC sites.
• Sweep, mop floors and vacuum; manage trash and recycling.
• Attend required TNDC meetings and report issues to the GM.
• Assist maintenance staff and patch/paint as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies on after-hours on-call schedule.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Sound judgment

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Stress coping

Communication

Job description

TITLE: Custodian

REPORTS TO: General Manager

DEPARTMENT: Property Management

STATUS: Regular, Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WAGE RANGE: $23/hour

GRANT FUNDED: No

UNION POSITION: Yes

LOCATION: 145 Taylor Street, San Francisco CA 94102

SCHEDULE: 100% on-site; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summary

The custodian is responsible for the cleaning and housekeeping duties at designated TNDC sites.

Essential Duties

• Maintain the general cleanliness of the building interior and exterior and adhere to the cleaning schedule for all the properties assigned.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Maintain trash removal systems including rotation of garbage receptacles and recycling.
• Clean and vacuum hallways, common areas, sidewalks and individual units as necessary.
• Attend required TNDC meetings.
• Follow TNDC safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Wet, dust and clean windows.
• “Bag & Tag” former resident belongings in vacant units.
• Identify and report any problems in regards to maintenance, health, safety or security of the property to the General Manager.
• Follow a schedule of preventative maintenance and perform additional cleaning and maintenance duties as needed.
• Notify the General Manager or Maintenance Lead of any needed supplies or equipment.
• Assist building maintenance staff with light maintenance projects.
• Patch and paint walls as assigned.
• Respond to building emergencies on after-hours on-call schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability, willingness and sensitivity to work with a diverse, low-income population.
• Sound judgment and good assessment skills.
• Maturity, honesty, dependability, initiative and follow-through.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions.
• Ability and willingness to respond tactfully under pressure: cope under stress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform medium to heavy work involving sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 75 pounds and climbing ladders and stairs.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform janitorial work.
• Ability to operate a variety of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to move objects, occasionally requiring exertion of considerable force.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands and fingers in performing janitorial tasks.
• Visual acuity necessary to perform and inspect work and review work orders. Hearing acuity sufficient to use telephone and communicate with other staff.

Mathematical Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide.

Judgment and Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to judge situations where supervisor's involvement is needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to repetitive tasks.

Language and Communication Ability:

• Ability to comprehend and correctly use logs, work orders, timesheets, etc.
• Ability to comprehend resident handbook and employee manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and staff at all levels, residents, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to changes in policy, methods, operations, etc. as they apply to property management operations and activities.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Ability to work in an office environment and in and outside a variety of residential buildings.
• Ability to work under hot and cold conditions.
• Ability to work under conditions of moderate noise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and procedures including sanitation and universal precautions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of janitorial experience.
• Second language capacity.

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (August 13, 2014), all qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position.