Janitorial Associate

WORK ARRANGEMENT: 100% On-site, 5 Days/Week

SALARY RANGE: $19.15 - $24.00

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the Light House’s purpose is to promote the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired. The Light House is currently in a period of growth, increasing our capacity to serve more low‑vision and blind clients.

Blind/visually impaired strongly encouraged to apply.

Light House for the Blind and Visually Impaired is looking for a Janitorial Associate to provide custodial operations to restrooms, as well as the common building areas. In addition, this position provides support to the Facilities and Events departments. The Janitorial Associate may assist with the configuration and tear‑down of rental spaces; maintain student residences; report safety concerns; maintain a clean and orderly general office space and assist special janitorial projects (such as carpet cleaning and stair maintenance).

• High School or comparable experience
• One year (or more) relevant experience in janitorial/custodian experience preferred, recycling, custodial or grounds maintenance.
• 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.

• To be in compliance with all safety and security policies and procedures.
• Provide support for all company events relating to janitorial, landscaping, event set up, etc.
• The ability to provide exterior sweeping, and power washing maintenance to ensure proper upkeep of assets.
• Maintain drinking water stations
• Empty trash and cleaning trash areas
• Cleaning spills
• Sweeping and Mopping
• Cleaning windows
• High and low dusting
• Maintain resident quarters by making beds, washing and folding linens, and storing them properly

• 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.

Light House is an equal opportunity employer. Light House 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.