Sanitation Assistant - Low Barrier Shelter

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 the Low Barrier Shelter.  The assistant will perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties. The assistant will oversee maintaining program sites/facilities to OHL’s standards. Duties will include cleaning and keeping the grounds neat.

Responsibilities and Duties

It is the duty 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 and trash;

·        carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies;

·        disinfect equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and sanitary storage 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 standards are met;

·        empty wastebaskets, and transport other trash and waste to disposal 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 that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner;

·        work with staff to discuss company policies for cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment;

·        monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure 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 techniques for cleaning

·        Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties

·        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

Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.