What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitor position at SOME Inc?
SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.
The Janitor keeps buildings in clean and orderly condition. The Janitor performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8-4:30pm
Qualifications
Required: Some High School education; 1 years janitorial experience; work in a residential setting is helpful.
Expected Contributions:
- Maintain the overall cleanliness of the apartment building, common, and amenity areas
- Sweep, vacuum and mop floors; clean restrooms
- Maintain curb appeal by ensuring trash is removed from property
- Take out the trash from common areas and other designated locations
- Clean and sanitize surfaces in all common area spaces
- Deep clean common space resident kitchens monthly, bathrooms quarterly
- Informs manager of any building safety or maintenance concerns
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Must have a commitment to service excellence with a friendly and positive attitude
- Maintain a professional appearance and friendly attitude toward residents and community staff while maintain required boundaries
- Able to keep up with the physical demands of being on your feet and walking for much of the day
- Exceptional attention to detail and quality
- Ability to take direction, work productively on ones own and adhere to a schedule
- Must be able to complete cleaning duties checklist daily
Reports To: Property Manager
Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires walking up and down stairs, must be able to bend, squat and be on feet, walking for most of the day.
To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your on-line application profile to be considered. No phone calls please.
SOME, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME, Inc. is also a Drug Free Workplace.
