Custodian - Ritz Hotel

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation is looking for a custodian to manage cleaning and housekeeping at designated TNDC sites in San Francisco. The role requires adherence to the cleaning schedule and safety policies, plus strong teamwork across maintenance staff.

The position is full-time with a day shift (Saturday-Wednesday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm) at 216 Eddy St, SF, CA 94102. TNDC emphasizes equity and reliable service in a housing-focused nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Ability 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 to respond tactfully under pressure: cope under stress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of building interior and exterior according to schedule.
• Sweep and mop floors; manage trash removal and recycling.
• Clean and vacuum hallways, common areas, sidewalks and units as needed.
• Attend required TNDC meetings and follow safety policies.
• Assist maintenance staff with light maintenance and patch/paint walls.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Judgment & reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Following directions

Work under pressure

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ritz Hotel - San Francisco, CA 94102

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

TITLE: Custodian

REPORTS TO: Maintenance III

DEPARTMENT: Property Management

STATUS: Regular, Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WAGE RANGE: $23 hr

GRANT FUNDED: No

UNION POSTION: Yes

LOCATION: 216 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94102

SCHEDULE: Saturday-Wednesday; 7:30 am-4:00 pm

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.