Housekeeping Worker- Jackson, MS

Canopy-Children; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

403b retirement plan with match

PTO / Vacation

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Canopy Children's Solutions in Jackson, MS is seeking a maintenance/janitorial professional to clean, disinfect, and maintain facilities to support our comprehensive behavioral health and family services programs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a valid driver’s license. Join a mission-driven team recognized for positive workplace culture and community impact.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Disinfect bathrooms, bedrooms, door handles, and all areas needed using germicides and other cleaners.
• Keep storage areas and carts well stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Dusts and polishes furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, washroom and fixtures.
• Responsible for emptying wastebaskets and for taking out trash for disposal.
• Select and order/purchase new equipment, tools, and supplies with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts; ensures that all departments have adequate reserves for their programs.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency, safety, and productivity.
• Responsible for sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural/socioeconomic differences in the organization/program service population.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities related to Environment of Care.
• Meet monthly for individual supervision and group supervision as scheduled with Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions.Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025-2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services
• Cleaning of all living and work areas of CARES + Expansion in Jackson, MS to include main building, School, and Administration building offices to meet Environment of Care standards.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Required Physical Activities:
• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, seeing, hearing, repetitive motions.
• Must have the physical ability to assist in the physical or therapeutic hold of youth when required, following organization approved safety protocols.
• Characteristics of Work:
• Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies and physically assist or support youth and/or staff.
• Vision Requirements:
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environmental Conditions:
• This job requires exposure to both inside and outside weather conditions; the typical noise level for the work environment is moderate to loud noise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Disinfect bathrooms, bedrooms, door handles, and all areas needed using germicides and other cleaners.
• Keep storage areas and carts well stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Dusts and polishes furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, washroom and fixtures.
• Responsible for emptying wastebaskets and for taking out trash for disposal.
• Select and order/purchase new equipment, tools, and supplies with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts; ensures that all departments have adequate reserves for their programs.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency, safety, and productivity.
• Responsible for sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural/socioeconomic differences in the organization/program service population.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities related to Environment of Care.
• Meet monthly for individual supervision and group supervision as scheduled with Maintenance Supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least twenty-one years old and possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered by organization insurance provider.

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