Janitor - Pac Station North, Santa Cruz CA

Eden Housing; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Housing is looking for a dedicated Janitor in Santa Cruz, California, to maintain cleanliness and safety across various properties. The role includes cleaning hallways, vacant units, and common areas, while ensuring good relationships with residents and adherence to Fair Housing standards.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of janitorial experience and access to reliable transportation. Join a team committed to creating a safe and clean environment for our residents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of janitorial or related experience.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in all property areas.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain exterior and common areas of the properties.
• Report maintenance issues to the manager.
• Participate in staff and resident meetings.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

1 year of training or equivalent experience

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Power tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Manager or Maintenance personnel, the Janitor is responsible for keeping exterior, common areas, vacant units, sidewalks and alleyways of property(ies) in a clean and safe condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans all hallways.
• Cleans all common and reception areas.
• Cleans all vacant apartments.
• Cleans all parking areas, sidewalks and alleyways.
• Cleans on‑site management offices.
• Maintains congenial relationships with all residents, is understanding of and sensitive to cultural background, economic status, those with special needs, and adheres to Fair Housing requirements.
• Vacuums carpets.
• Washes windows and walls, ceilings, woodwork, door panels and sills (interior/exterior).
• Keeps sidewalks clean (i.e., sweep, shovel, power wash).
• Blows leaves from parkways.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, polishes and/or vacuums floors.
• Picks up trash and sidewalk debris in and around the property.
• Empties and sanitizes trashcans and ashtrays.
• Cleans appliances, rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and draperies, screens and filters.
• Dusts blinds, furniture and other apartment fixtures.
• Maintains appliances and plumbing.
• Assists with painting, as directed.
• Replaces burnt‑out bulbs and air conditioner filters, as needed or requested.
• Prepares dumpsters for garbage and recycle pick‑up.
• Checks locks while working in specific areas.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies in common bathrooms.
• Sets up, picks‑up and cleans‑up tables and chairs in meeting or dining rooms for miscellaneous social program activities, as requested.
• Reports maintenance problems or any noticeable damage or needed repairs to Manager or maintenance personnel.
• Reports to Manager any excessive noise, disorderly conduct, or misuse of property.
• Maintains appropriate janitorial supplies. Notifies immediate supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.
• Attends staff meetings and resident meetings, as required.
• Actively participate in our culture of inclusivity.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel during the business day to Eden properties, training sites and retail stores.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year janitorial or related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Plumbing and mechanical aptitude; good safety habits.
• General understanding of ongoing housekeeping and cleaning procedures.
• Trustworthy.
• Exercise common sense, good judgement, consistency and self‑control in day‑to‑day contact with residents and in other business‑related matters.
• Familiar with power, water and gas turnoffs, clean out traps, fire extinguishers and fire systems.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Attentive to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience working with diverse groups, i.e., staff, residents and suppliers.
• Commitment to the companies' goals and philosophy.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

LANGUAGE, MATH & REASONING SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.