Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Who We Are

Since 1948, The Rescue Mission of Roanoke has been on the mission of “Helping Hurting People in Jesus”’ Name. The Mission nourishes the mind, body, and spirit, through dedicated team members and volunteers that extend the compassion of Christ to our neighbors in need.

We are a faith‑based, equal‑opportunity employer.

Serve with the responsibility for upholding the health and safety of the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Campus and occupants by ensuring proper sanitation and a clean internal and external environment.

Reports to:

Environmental Services Manager

Full Time; nonexempt (hourly)
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Must be flexible to work a rotating schedule any day of the week.

$15.91 per hour

• Possess a sincere love of Christ and maintain a Christian walk that is evident of that love.
• Be willing to adhere to The Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the safety and well‑being of our guests and team members.
• Understand volunteer engagement and be able to utilize and appreciate volunteers in daily tasks.
• Have a strong work ethic and commit to working as scheduled to include holidays and weekends as assigned.
• Show strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills to execute instructions, keep others informed, and exhibit professionalism.
• Show demonstrated attention to detail/strong organizational skills to assist with multiple daily assignments and special projects.
• Be ambitious to exceed expectations.

• A basic knowledge of general cleaning procedures.
• Working knowledge of janitorial equipment and chemicals needed to complete janitorial duties.
• Ability to perform general maintenance of equipment utilized in the department.
• Exhibit the great attention to detail to maintain the cleanliness of the Mission.
• Willingness to exceed the mission standard expectations.
• Ability to lead for engagement of residential and community volunteers to complete daily scheduled tasks and special custodial projects.
• Expected to cover custodial duties for the entire main campus as assigned.

Responsible for upholding the health and safety of the Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Campus and occupants by ensuring proper sanitation and a clean internal/external environment. Complete tasks consistently and timely, with or without volunteers from the community or the Mission’s residential programs; maintain and distribute cleaning supplies at all custodian closets; communicate verbally and electronically the status of all custodial assignments to the appropriate ministries.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility; be aware of safety/security concerns and report to the appropriate person(s).

• Infection control – sanitize and clean contact surfaces; special attention to high‑traffic/common areas.
• Floor care – vacuum carpets; sweep/mop floors; finish/buff floors.
• Restroom care – sanitize, clean, and restock restrooms (including walls and floors).
• Window care – clean windows and glass surfaces.
• Room care – detailing of rooms to include dusting, windows, and floor care.
• Trash collection/disposal – campus wide.
• Cleanliness of reusable equipment such as wet and dry mop heads, rags, etc.
• Prevent the spread of illnesses and infections within the clinic; special attention to high‑traffic/common areas.
• Enforce infection control procedures.
• Proper disposal of biohazardous materials and medical waste from surgery and exam rooms.

A strategy that builds the capacity of the Rescue Mission through employee and volunteer partnership. It is built on the development and implementation of high‑impact, meaningful volunteer opportunities that create positive outcomes for the organization and the volunteers.

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling.
• Lift up to 35 pounds; not repetitive.
• Frequent contact with hazardous cleaning materials.
• Temperatures may vary depending on activity/events; indoor/outdoor exposure.
• Noise levels may vary depending on activity/event and/or location.
• Consistent communication with others to exchange information.
• Frequent movement around to accomplish a task.

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free workplace.

We look forward to reviewing your qualifications!