Janitor

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 , one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Janitor for our program in Palo Alto, Ca.

About Abode:

When you join Abode, you’re not just taking a job, you’re becoming part of a team creating meaningful change in our communities and a commitment to lasting housing stability.

At Abode, we believe everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. Our mission is tosolve homelessnessthrough housing and supportive services that help individuals and families achieve stability and independence. Grounded in theHousing First model, we meet people where they are and provide individualized support based on their needs, goals, and strengths.

Housing Ends Homelessness

Our Mission:

Abode works to end homelessness by assisting low-income, unhoused people, including those with special needs, to secure stable, supportive housing; and to be advocates for the removal of the causes of homelessness.

Our Values:

• Start with Dignity
• Take Smart Risks
• Be transparent
• Solve for today and tomorrow
• Spark each other’s strengths

About The Role:

The Janitor performs a wide variety of tasks required to keep all buildings, grounds, and common areas to promote a clean and safe environment. The Janitor will exhibit professionalism and exercise good judgment and discretion when working with residents, staff, and vendors.

How You Make An Impact :

• Maintain cleanliness of offices, residents’ rooms, and community areas, including all bathrooms and floors.
• Clean, sweep, mop, polish floors; wash windows; wash and sweep walkways, sidewalks, and parking lot areas as appropriate.
• Ensure neatness of dumpster areas, pick up debris on complexes, and empty trash receptacles.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum residents’ rooms, laundry rooms or common areas.
• Clean all messes and spills or other unsightly or dangerous areas to ensure safety and aesthetics.
• Remove spills/dirt/etc. from exterior walls of the complex as needed.
• Replace light bulbs or inform the Maintenance Technician of the need for bulb replacement.
• Remove bugs and dirt from light fixtures.
• Ensure that all utility rooms are periodically cleaned.
• Periodically wash all resident doors, hand railings, pipes, and counters.
• Clean apartments upon move-out, including refrigerators, stoves, cupboards, counters, walls, windows, doors, floors, bathroom fixtures, lighting, carpets, sweep patios, vacuum/shampoo carpets, dusting, or other items as specified by Property Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

How You Meet 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.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal & written communication in English, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with teams.
• Ability to safely perform all essential job functions and required duties without harm to self or others.
• Ability to interact with residents, vendors, and staff with calmness and diplomacy.
• Experience with diverse and special needs populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms.
• Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications.
• Outstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

Our Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive pay: $25.00 - $27.50 per hour DOE
• Work arrangement: Onsite position
• PTO:19 days per year, increasing with tenure
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year
• 100% medical, dental and vision coverage options for employees
• Employer subsidized options for dependent health care.
• Legal and financial services and more through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health care service provided by Teledoc
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter
  • Health care
  • Dependent care
• Retirement Plan: 403(b) w/ employer match & contribution programs

Notice: Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Property Management reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

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