Janitor/Housekeeper

Mercy Housing is looking for people who want to create a more humane world where poverty is alleviated, communities are healthy, and all people can develop their full potential. We believe that affordable housing and supportive programs improve the economic status of residents, transform neighborhoods and stabilize lives.

The Janitor/Housekeeper for School House and Vista Grande must be a team player who provides safe, decent, and affordable housing to the residents of the communities. The Janitor will work in conjunction with maintenance staff to coordinate an appropriate schedule to meet the regular operational maintenance requirements of the properties.

**This is a brief description summarizing the abilities needed for the position.**

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma preferred.

Experience: Experience with janitorial routine.

Abilities:

• Sensitivity to the special needs of the resident population.
• Good communication skills; able to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to perform minor repairs.
• Flexibility and reliability.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:   

                                                                           
• Cleans and maintains entry lobby, including cleaning of windows, doors, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, etc., at least daily, and more if necessary to maintain excellent entrance appeal.
• Cleans laundry room, community room, conference room, and management offices on a daily basis.
• Vacuums hallways on a daily basis.
• Cleans community bathrooms on a daily basis, more if necessary to maintain in a sanitary manner.
• Cleans stairways and elevators on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Does cleaning of units, including stoves, refrigerators, bathrooms, floors, windows, etc.
• Reports all maintenance repairs needed to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Sweeps and cleans parking lot on daily basis.
• Additional Responsibilities as assigned by Property Manager.

Salary

$13.00 - $15.00 per hour, DOE.