Janitor/Groundkeeper

Self-Help For The Elderly; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Self-Help for the Elderly in Oakland seeks a part-time Janitor/Groundkeeper to maintain Lincoln Court Senior Apartments, perform janitorial tasks, and support groundskeeping.

Responsibilities include cleaning, waste disposal, recycling, stocking supplies, and assisting with setup for events; report maintenance issues.

Requires at least one year of janitorial experience, basic cleaning training, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs; Spanish or Chinese valued.

Qualifications

• Basic janitorial training and knowledge of cleaning equipment and cleaning agents.
• At least one year of work experience in janitorial and cleaning services.
• Second language skill a plus, Spanish or Chinese.
• Must pass a strength test for physical fitness: ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs janitorial duties including cleaning, dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and waste disposal.
• Maintains grounds: mowing, trimming, weeding, watering.
• Prepares trash bins for recycling and compost pickup; sanitizes bins weekly.
• Replenishes janitorial supplies and notifies supervisor when restocking is needed.
• Sets up and cleans tables, chairs, and furniture for meetings and events.
• Reports maintenance problems promptly to supervisor and attends safety meetings.

Skills

Janitorial training

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning agents

Experience in janitorial

Bilingual Spanish/Chinese

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

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Janitor/Groundkeeper

Temp Part-Time Oakland, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2164

Salary Range: $21.55 To $23.00 Hourly

Title: Part-time Janitor/Groundkeeper

Lincoln Court Senior Apartments

Department: Housing Services

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Report To: Property Manager

Summary: Performs janitorial duties at the Lincoln Court Senior Apartments

Essential Functions:

• Performs all janitorial duties including dusting, cleaning, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, waxing, emptying of wastebaskets, packing & disposing of garbage bags, etc.; cleans the exterior & interior walls of the building, terraces, parking areas, sidewalks, windows, and management offices.
• Performs grounds maintenance including: mowing, trimming, weeding, raking, leaf disposal, watering.
• Prepares trash bins for recycling and compost pick-up. Washes and sanitizes the recycling and compost bins every week.
• Replenishes & maintains appropriate janitorial supplies. Notifies the immediate supervisor when supplies need to be replenished. e.g., toilet paper rolls, toilet seat covers, and paper towels.
• Polishes all the plaques regularly; keeps the furniture clean and tidy at all times.
• Sets up, moves, and cleans up tables, chairs, and furniture for meetings and social program activities.
• Assists in washing and cleaning of garage and dumpster room, and cleans carpet in the lobby, hallways, and the units periodically.
• Performs clean up and final detailed cleaning of apartment unit turnovers, including but not limited to: refrigerators, and range/ovens; exhaust fans and filters; counters, counter-tops and cabinets; sinks, vanities, tubs and showers; walls, hard surface floors and carpets; doors and windows.
• Reports maintenance problems or any noticeable damage or needed repairs to the office or the maintenance technician.
• Reports to the office any emergency, excessive noise, disorderly conduct, or misuse of property.
• Attends staff meetings and safety meetings, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have received basic janitorial training and possess knowledge of using manual or electric cleaning equipment and cleaning agents.
• At least one year of work experience in janitorial and cleaning services.
• Second language skill a plus, Spanish or Chinese.
• Must pass a strength test for physical fitness for the job prior to employment: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist level, and withstand physical activities such as pushing, pulling, stooping, standing, walking, etc.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call [phone] for special assistance.