Janitor - West Carson (5704)

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless); Carson, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

PATH Enterprises is seeking a dedicated Janitor for the West Carson Villas Office in Los Angeles, CA 90502. The role involves upkeep of facilities, detailed turnover cleaning, and maintaining safety standards under supervision.

You will support other staff, respond to requests, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule, with a strong emphasis on reliability and teamwork across PATH Enterprises' properties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two (2) years of multi-family apartment janitorial experience preferred.
• All levels of experience and education welcome.
• Employment eligibility verification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain upkeep of the facility including grounds, common areas, elevators, dumpsters and trash areas.
• Perform detailed cleaning of apartment turnovers (refrigerators, ovens, counters, sinks, floors, walls and windows).
• Clean common area floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming; steam-clean carpets if needed.
• Inspect facilities for safety compliance and ensure safe work practices.
• Keep maintenance shop and storage areas neat and organized; service restrooms.
• Remove graffiti promptly and use pressure washer for hard surface cleaning as scheduled.
• Assist team with coverage for other buildings as needed.
• Respond to tickets and requests, escalating when outside of timeframes or scope.
• Report emergency/safety issues promptly and follow up.
• Remain on-call per scheduled rotation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity and initiative

Critical thinking

Ethics and boundaries

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PATH is dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities end their homelessness.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference . We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live .

If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providingopportunities for professional growth across the state .

JR 5704
Janitor
Los Angeles, CA 90502
Salary: $21.97 to $26.36 per hour
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
Non-Exempt
Driving Required

Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

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PATH Enterprises is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our PATH Enterprises as the Janitor at the West Carson Villas Office.

ABOUT PATH ENTERPRISES

PATH Enterprises is a statewide leader in the development of affordable and supportive housing communities. Recognizing that homelessness is fundamentally a housing issue, PATH, one of the largest homeless services providers in California, created PATH Ventures in 2007. Since its creation, PATH Ventures has completed 27 residential projects and is on track to have a total of 44 residential communities in the next several years.

ABOUT THE JOB

As part of the PATH Enterprises team, the Janitor underthe supervision of the Resident Manager, is responsible for a wide variety of janitorial duties.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the upkeep of the facility this includes maintaining the grounds and buildings. Common areas, elevators, dumpster and trash areas need to be kept clean and liter free.
• Performs initial 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; utility closets.
• Clean common area floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming. Steam-clean or shampoos carpets, if needed.
• Inspect assigned facilities for compliance with Safety Standards. Ensure that all assigned work is being completed safely, accurately, and with the goal of preventing/minimizing recurrence.
• Maintain neat, clean and organized areas including maintenance shop and storage areas. Service, clean, and supply common area restrooms.
• Immediately remove graffiti without delay.
• Must use pressure washer to thoroughly clean sidewalks, garbage dumpster areas, garage and parking structures on a consistent schedule.
• Must assist team with providing coverage to other buildings within the portfolio as needed under the direction of supervisor(s).
• Provide friendly and supportive service to program and department staff in response to tickets and requests, redirecting them as necessary to management when their requests cannot be addressed within their expected timeframe, or when requests are made outside of the ticketing system.
• Ensure all emergency/safety-related issues are reported and followed up on in a timely fashion.
• Assist other staff as needed. Remain on-call per scheduled rotation.

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Two (2) years of multi-family apartment janitorial experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• All levels of experience and education welcome.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

CALIFORNIA-BASED WORK EXPECTATIONS

We are a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for work outside of the office, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

PATH will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve.We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change. If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and when people feel like they belong, they can become part of a unified effort of ending homelessness for all.