Job Details
Sanitation Assistant-Low Barrier Shelter
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Job Summary
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Sanitation Assistant.The Sanitation Assistant will be responsible for all housekeeping duties of theLow Barrier Shelter. The assistant will performa variety of cleaning and maintenance duties. The assistant will overseemaintaining program sites/facilities to OHL's standards. Duties will include cleaningand keeping the grounds neat.
Responsibilitiesand Duties
It is theduty and responsibility of the Sanitation Assistant to:
keep buildings in clean and orderly condition;
perform duties, such as cleaning floors, showers walls and drains,living quarters, washing walls, windows, and handrails, removing debris andtrash;
carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies;
disinfect equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and sanitarystorage and care of products;
polish furniture and room accessories as needed;
clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors;
monitor chemicals by tracking chemicals with sign in/out sheet;
maintaining daily log of duties perform and time;
clean rooms, hallways, dining rooms and group rooms, restrooms,corridors, stairways, dorm rooms, and other work areas so that health standardsare met;
empty wastebaskets, and transport other trash and waste todisposal areas;
transport of supplies (will be reimbursed for travel);
empty all trash, clean dining rooms, and kitchens;
coordinate with other staff and supervisor daily to ensure thatservices are provided in an efficient and timely manner;
work with staff to discuss company policies for cleaning andsanitizing work areas, equipment;
monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks aslocking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use toensure that hazards are not created;
deep clean all facilities every two weeks;
clean bathroom floors twice a week; and
report repairs and replacements needed when encountered on job;
light maintenance work;
perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
Required
General knowledge of cleaning products, supplies, and techniquesfor cleaning
Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job andduties
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well alone, or with a partner or team
Ability to adapt to changing schedules or routines
Ability to assist team members with cleaning duties when needed
Detail-oriented
Reliable mode of transportation
Preferred
2 or more years' experience with commercial cleaning services
Advanced knowledge of cleaning products, implements, and practices.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitivecompensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision,life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.
Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled