Facilities Cleaner – Safe, Clean Housing Sites

Abode; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Onsite position

PTO 19 days

Holidays 12 paid

Health insurance

Dependent care FSA

EAP

Mental health benefits

Retirement 403(b)

Job summary

Abode, a leading nonprofit in the Bay Area, seeks a dedicated Janitor for our Palo Alto program. You will maintain cleanliness across offices, resident rooms, and common areas, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff alike. The role requires a high school diploma and prior janitorial or housekeeping experience.

A valid CA driver’s license is also required. We offer competitive pay of $25.00–$27.50 per hour DOE, onsite work, generous PTO, holidays, comprehensive health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Janitorial or housekeeping experience in a commercial or residential setting.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of offices, residents’ rooms, and community areas including bathrooms and floors.
• Clean, sweep, mop, polish floors and wash windows as appropriate.
• Ensure neatness of dumpster areas and trash receptacles.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum residents’ rooms, laundry rooms, or common areas.
• Replace light bulbs or inform maintenance if needed.
• Move-out apartment cleaning including kitchens and bathrooms as specified by Property Manager.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Cultural humility

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abode, a leading nonprofit in the Bay Area, seeks a dedicated Janitor for our Palo Alto program. You will maintain cleanliness across offices, resident rooms, and common areas, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff alike. The role requires a high school diploma and prior janitorial or housekeeping experience.

A valid CA driver’s license is also required. We offer competitive pay of $25.00–$27.50 per hour DOE, onsite work, generous PTO, holidays, comprehensive health