Janitor - SP

Position: Janitor - SP7 (5742)

Position Title

Janitor – Los Angeles, CA 50014

Compensation

Salary: $21.97 to $26.36 per hour

Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Employment Type

Full Time, Non‑Exempt, Driving Required

About the Company

We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people’s lives and help an average of 23 people per week find a place to live. We prioritize work/life balance and offer generous time off, health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for professional growth across the state.

Path Enterprises is a statewide leader in the development of affordable and supportive housing communities. Recognizing that homelessness is fundamentally a housing issue, Path, one of the largest homeless services providers in California, created Path Ventures in 2007. Since its creation, Path Ventures has completed 27 residential projects and is on track to have a total of 44 residential communities in the next several years.

About

the Job

As part of the Path Enterprises team, the Janitor reports to the Property Manager and performs a wide variety of janitorial duties.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility, including grounds, buildings, common areas, elevators, dumpsters, and trash areas; keep them clean and litter free.
• Perform initial clean up and final detailed cleaning of apartment unit turnovers, including refrigerators, range/ovens, exhaust fans and filters, countertops and cabinets, sinks, vanities, tubs and showers, walls, floors, carpets, doors, and windows.
• Clean common area floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming; steam‑clean or shampoo carpets as needed.
• Inspect assigned facilities for compliance with safety standards and ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and with the goal of preventing/minimizing recurrence.
• Maintain neat, clean, and organized maintenance shop and storage areas; service, clean, and supply common area restrooms.
• Remove graffiti immediately.
• Use a pressure washer to clean sidewalks, garbage dumpsters, garages, and parking structures on a consistent schedule.
• Assist the team with coverage to other buildings within the portfolio as needed under supervisor direction.
• Provide friendly and supportive service to program and department staff in response to tickets and requests, redirecting them as necessary to management when out of scope.
• Report and follow up on all emergency/safety‑related issues in a timely fashion.
• Assist other staff as needed.
• Remain on‑call per scheduled rotation.

What You Bring

• Analytical skills and attention to detail; gather and interpret data, identify trends, and produce high‑quality work.
• Collaboration and teamwork; build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communication; convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Creativity and initiative; take action without prompting and generate innovative solutions.
• Critical thinking and problem solving; analyze situations, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions.
• Ethics and boundaries; maintain professional standards, honesty, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of multi‑family apartment janitorial experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• All levels of experience and education welcome.

Mandatory Requirements

• Have employment eligibility verification.
• Have or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training.
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis test
  • Background screening
  • Drug test

Driving

Driving is an essential function of this position. All candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Provide proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties.
• Be able to qualify…