Universal EVS Worker

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Weekday Shuttle Service

Job summary

The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is hiring an Universal EVS Worker to maintain clean, sanitary, and welcoming surroundings for residents, staff, and visitors. You will perform custodial and linen-related tasks across the facility, from routine cleaning to floor care and waste disposal, while adhering to safety and infection prevention standards.

This full-time role requires physical stamina, ability to handle multiple tasks, and proximity to residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning, disinfecting, and linen processing.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to operate vacuum and standard cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop resident rooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Clean restrooms, replenish supplies, and maintain cleanliness.
• Perform floor care, including carpet cleaning and polishing.
• Disinfect areas after cleaning and follow infection prevention procedures.
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment and work areas.

Skills

Custodial experience

English literacy

Safety procedures

Resident interaction

Tools

Vacuum

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California. Our continuum of care includes: the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit for adults over the age of 65; and our Foundation.

Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, our legacy grounds us as our vision propels us forward. Today, we've evolved to support more than 2,500 older adults each year through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence. We are equally proud of our inclusive culture, where 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds work together in shared purpose.

Why work with us

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults every day
• Inclusive community, welcoming to all (you do not need to be Jewish to live or work here)
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative leadership focused on enhancing the employee experience

Position summary

As a Universal EVS Worker, you will help provide clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly, and welcoming surroundings for residents, employees, and visitors. You will perform a wide variety of environmental services, custodial, and linen-related duties throughout the facility, including routine and heavy cleaning, floor care, waste disposal, and maintaining assigned resident and common areas. This position involves repetitive manual work and requires the ability to remain physically active throughout the workday while maintaining established safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.

Key responsibilities

• Sweep and mop resident rooms, hallways, stairways, elevators, and other assigned areas.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, tubs, showers, resident tub rooms, and public restrooms, replenishing paper products and hand soap as necessary.
• Clean and maintain assigned resident bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms.
• Clean toilet bowls, sinks, toiletry shelves, bathroom floors, and other restroom surfaces.
• Wet and dry dust, mop floors, and clean and polish furniture, windowsills, fixtures, and other hard surfaces.
• Clean lighting fixtures, air vents, window tops, door frames, and other high areas.
• Perform floor care duties, including carpet cleaning and shampooing, floor stripping, waxing, and polishing.
• Clean lounge furniture, nursing stations, medication and treatment rooms, tub and shower rooms, and other assigned clinical areas.
• Clean clinic, ancillary, activity, and common areas as assigned.
• Maintain the facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through appropriate cleaning and disinfection of equipment, furnishings, and assigned areas.
• Disinfect areas following the cleanup of human waste and other bodily fluids by nursing staff, as required.
• Empty trash and properly dispose of waste and other disposable materials.
• Maintain EVS equipment and utility rooms in a clean and orderly condition and report equipment requiring repair.
• Participate in the linen exchange system by delivering clean and soiled linens to designated areas.
• Assist with processing resident laundry and/or facility linens.
• Sort soiled linens and fold clean linens as needed.
• Stock and replenish supplies in assigned areas as necessary.
• Maintain clear hallways and remove debris or other obstructions to preserve required means of egress.
• Move and rearrange furniture as necessary to complete cleaning and custodial assignments.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform general janitorial duties as assigned.
• Follow established safety precautions and infection prevention procedures at all times.
• Adapt to changing priorities and perform multiple tasks throughout the workday.
• Perform other environmental services and janitorial-related duties as assigned during the scheduled shift.

Job details

• Pay Rate: $ per hour
• Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: AM
• Days Off: Friday & Saturday
• Working Days: Sunday through Thursday

Required qualifications

• Some knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods commonly used in cleaning, disinfecting, and linen/laundry processing.
• Previous experience performing custodial or environmental services work preferred.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to operate a vacuum and other standard environmental services equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around furniture and breakable objects.
• Ability to work in close proximity to and maintain regular contact with residents, employees, and others.
• Ability to perform a variety of environmental services duties and adapt to changing assignments and operational needs.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a changing work environment.
• Ability to follow established safety, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.

Physical requirements

• Ability to perform heavy and repetitive manual labor throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and up to eight (8) hours per day.
• Ability to stoop and work from a kneeling position.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, twisting, and stretching for up to 60% of the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds independently.
• Ability to push and/or pull wheeled carts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds independently over tiled and carpeted surfaces and for extended distances.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, kneel, and reach.
• Fine motor skills and good visual acuity.
• Ability to move continuously throughout the workday as required by assigned duties.
• Ability to assist with the evacuation of residents during an emergency.

Our investment in you

Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; a 403(b) Retirement Plan; Paid Time Off (PTO); Tuition Reimbursement; Commuter Benefits; and Weekday Shuttle Service to and from Glen Park BART Station.

The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.