Sanitation Assistant - Low Barrier Shelter

Sanitation Assistant-Low Barrier Shelter

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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.

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.

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.

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