On-Call Housekeeping & Janitorial Associate

POSITION: Housekeeping & Janitorial Associate - EHC 

REPORTS TO: Manager, Janitorial - EHC 

STATUS: On-Call, Non-Exempt 

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Associate II 

UNION ELIGIBLE: No 

WORK ARRANGEMENT: 100% Onsite

LOCATION: Napa, CA 

SALARY RANGE: $19.15/hr-$24.00/hr 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled 

*Blind/visually impaired strongly encouraged to apply. 

About the LightHouse 

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s vision is a world where blind and low vision people flourish, and its mission is to promote independence, community, and equity created by and with blind and low vision people.  

LightHouse Values  

• Blindness Positivity: We take pride in our ability to navigate our lives as blind and low vision people. 
• Disability Justice: We recognize the inherent worth of every person and commit to advancing equity and interdependency. 
• Inclusion: We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to belong and live to their full potential, encompassing their identities, backgrounds, and abilities. 
• Excellence: We provide the highest-quality services and products, and we continuously learn, improve, and innovate. 
• Empowerment: We encourage self-determination, independence, and autonomy. 
• Compassion: We make efforts to understand one another, and we treat every person with dignity and respect.

OVERVIEW 

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a dynamic and socially conscious Non-Profit organization committed to making a positive impact in our community. We operate several social enterprises, including our Facilities Department that seeks to create employment opportunities and provides supportive services for people with disabilities. We are seeking a Janitorial Associate to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of our 311-acre campgrounds and to support management, staff and guests at our Enchanted Hills Camp site. This position will serve as support for the Facilities Janitorial, Engineering and Maintenance Divisions. This role will provide customer-driven, seamless support to building operations, creating a pristine environment for building and site employees and guests. This will include the upkeep of the entire facility and grounds as well as training on maintenance areas of the site. The knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting and carpentry skills are preferred. The position will require computer literacy to learn and use workorder software to open and close daily work orders. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be eligible to operate company vehicles and be cleared through our Motor Vehicle Record Process, prior to official offer.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s license.
• High School or comparable experience
• One year (or more) relevant experience in housekeeping, janitorial/custodian experience preferred, recycling, custodial or grounds maintenance.
• Volunteer or work experience with adults with disabilities required, preferably in a community setting, which is highly desired.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with a commitment to overall program excellence.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, while ensuring timely completion of assigned projects.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constantly changing priorities and demands.
• Excellent people, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent standard of professionalism; reliable and punctual.
• Attentive to detail and ability to follow directions thoroughly.
• Work effectively under pressure and remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly diversified environment.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, verbal and written.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends when needed.
• Able to recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities.
• Strong time management skills, patient, detail-oriented
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Office

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• To follow all safety and security policies and procedures (OSHA).
• Provide support for all company events relating to janitorial, event set up, etc.
• The ability to provide exterior sweeping, and power washing maintenance to ensure proper upkeep of assets for all buildings.
• Perform all Housekeeping tasks promptly and properly, including but not limited to: Making beds, emptying trash in rooms, replacing towels and linens, cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces, ensuring the entire room is reset and cleaned for the next guest to inhabit the space, taking note of maintenance items that need to be addressed and informing the maintenance team.
• Plunging toilets.
• Cleaning and sanitizing of Restroom floors, toilets, sinks, and showers.
• Replace toilet paper in bathrooms as needed.
• Collect all trash, including trash from dog refuse collection bins.
• Maintain drinking water stations.
  Emptying, separating and cleaning trash bin on property.
• Laundry (janitorial supplies)
• Cleaning spills
• Vacuuming, Sweeping and Mopping
• Cleaning windows
• High and low dusting
• Cleaning bathrooms
• Ability to occasionally perform computer-intensive work and operate standard office equipment.
• Willingness to perform other related duties as assigned

EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE: 

• Minimum of 20 rooms stripped, cleaned and set each week.
• Minimum of all public used restrooms to be stocked and cleaned on a daily basis.
• Minimum of all large meeting buildings to be deep cleaned as a team every other week including, Mayacamas Hall, Forest Commons Hall, Kiva, Hogan, Hillside Commons, Bathhouse and Blindness Training Center.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to lift and transport up to 30 pounds regularly, with occasional transporting up to approximately 50 pounds, may be required.
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing or walking for long periods of time (four hours or more).
• Ability to safely and properly use cleaning tools, chemicals and equipment.
• Solid physical endurance sufficient for occasional prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work with exposure to environmental conditions.
• Willingness to travel to various sites. 
• Willingness to work weekends when needed.
• Must be able to independently travel to all LightHouse physical locations and events as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer.  LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.  Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

 We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace.  Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.