Janitor

Lincoln Post Acute; Lincoln (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Meadows Care Center in Lincoln, CA is seeking a reliable Janitor to maintain a clean, safe environment for residents. The role focuses on housekeeping and laundry services, with starting pay of $18.00/hour DOE.

You will manage linen supplies, assist with resident clothing, and operate laundry equipment following sanitation procedures. Experience is preferred but not required; physical stamina is important in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of housekeeping or laundry experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills for inventory and supply tracking.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean linens and laundry in residents' rooms and common areas.
• Collect, sort, wash, dry, and fold resident laundry and facility linens.
• Label new resident clothing items accurately and promptly.
• Deliver clean laundry and linens to resident rooms in a timely manner.
• Follow sanitation, infection control, and laundry safety procedures.
• Maintain laundry supply inventory and report shortages as needed.

Skills

Reading skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Janitor – Full TimeLincoln Meadows Care CenterPay: Starting at $18.00/hour DOELincoln Meadows Care Center is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Janitor to join our team. This role plays an essential part in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our residents by ensuring high standards of housekeeping and laundry services.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure an adequate supply of clean linen is available for resident care and comfortMaintain all linens in good condition; remove items with stains, holes, or damageCollect resident laundry daily or as neededLabel new resident clothing items accurately and promptlySort, treat, wash, dry, and fold resident clothing and facility linensDeliver clean laundry and linens to resident rooms in a timely mannerFollow all sanitation, infection control, and laundry safety proceduresMaintain laundry supply inventory and report shortages as neededOperate washers, dryers, and related equipment safely and responsiblyReport any equipment issues or maintenance concerns to the AdministratorQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED preferred1 year of housekeeping or laundry experience preferred, but not requiredAbility to read and follow written and verbal instructionsBasic math skills for inventory and supply trackingStrong problem-solving skills and ability to ask for assistance when neededPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs occasionallyFrequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carryingRegular use of industrial laundry equipmentAbility to work in a fast-paced healthcare environmentWork EnvironmentLow to moderate noise levelExposure to cleaning chemicals and laundry equipmentReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functionsAdditional InformationThis job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties. Management reserves the right to assign or modify duties as needed.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (California)Lincoln Meadows Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under California state law and applicable federal law.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.