Custodian

The Kitchen Janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment in the kitchen area. This position supports a service site that provides services to individuals experiencing homelessness and requires professionalism, attention to safety, and the ability to work independently while interacting respectfully with staff, clients, and visitors.

• Mission-Driven Leadership – Be at the heart of an organization dedicated to serving the most vulnerable.
• Strategic Influence – Shape policies and initiatives that uplift lives and drive systemic change.
• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside a passionate team, community partners, and dedicated stakeholders.
• Sustainable Impact – Lead an organization committed to long-term solutions for housing, healthcare, and social support.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, handwashing stations, and other high-traffic areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors and surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling, replace liners, and maintain waste disposal areas.
• Clean windows, mirrors, walls, and fixtures as needed.
• Restock supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels, cleaning materials).

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas, and client-facing spaces.
• Support cleaning during/after events, meal service times, or high-volume periods.
• Identify and report facility issues (plumbing leaks, broken fixtures, safety hazards).

• Follow safe cleaning practices and proper use/storage of chemicals in accordance with SDS requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required (e.g., gloves, masks, and eye protection).
• Follow infection control and sanitation protocols, including procedures for cleaning areas impacted by bodily fluids.
• Maintain a safe work environment by reporting hazards, spills, and unsafe conditions promptly.

• Maintain cleaning logs/checklists as assigned.
• Communicate supply needs and facility concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support campus operations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Exposure Notice: This position may involve exposure to bodily fluids, including blood or other potentially infectious materials. The employee will be required to follow infection control protocols and Cal/OSHA safety requirements, including the use of PPE and participation in applicable training related to blood borne pathogens.

• Mobility:
  Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and lift, carry, push, pull, or move cleaning equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds while maintaining sufficient manual dexterity and mobility to safely navigate all areas of the facility, including indoor and outdoor campus spaces.
• Environmental:
  Exposure to cleaning chemicals, odors, dust, and debris. Work performed indoors and outdoors, including exposure to varying weather conditions. Potential exposure to biohazards including bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens; employee must follow PPE and safety protocols.
• Hearing/Talking:
  Frequent verbal communication with supervisors, staff, clients, and visitors; ability to hear alarms and safety warnings; and frequent radio/phone use as needed.
• Visual:
  Sufficient visual acuity to read labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and safety signage; identify cleanliness standards and sanitation needs; recognize spills, hazards, and unsafe conditions; and safely operate and inspect cleaning tools and equipment.
• Emotional/Psychological:
  Ability to work independently, manage time and repetitive tasks effectively, follow safety protocols consistently, remain…