The San Diego Rescue Mission is built on beliefs that speak to the heart. We believe this is more than a job, that it's a calling to love our neighbors and those in need the way that Jesus would. In our programs, we create a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation while ensuring that our building is a safe haven for men, women and children who have experienced homelessness.
The Part time Janitor reports to the Director of Facilities and is a member of the San Diego Rescue Mission Facilities team. This person is responsible for facilitating a clean and safe work environment for both students and employees. The purpose of this job is to keep the Mission Facilities in a clean, orderly and functioning condition. Provide good customer service, and build good, strong, working relationships with the team and represent our Mission, Vision, and Values and continue to grow professionally and spiritually.
To provide routine daily cleaning (Monday - Friday) of all areas assigned by the Facilities Director and Facilities Assistant Manager
- Follow safety guidelines and procedures in handling cleaning supplies and equipment
- Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure the facility is clean and orderly
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors, empty and dispose of trash
- Display effective leadership skills to ensure the timely completion of student's janitorial duties
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of various cleaning methods and excellent communication skills
- Report any maintenance or repair needs to the supervisor
- Performs job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others; respects and conforms to Mission's Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment policies as well as all other guidelines regarding behavior and conduct.
- Follows both standard operational and program procedures and reports needed changes.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and training (unless previously excused by manager).
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive Mission information, such as students, employees and/or donor data.
- Preserves a supportive work environment by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity at all times, and works to resolve grievances; maintains professionalism and promotes a positive Mission image.
To represent our Mission, Vision, and Values and continue to grow professionally and spiritually
- Embody a Mission-wide perspective beyond the specific program you serve
- Remain mindful of the organization's Mission and Vision as a filter for all we do
- Embody the Mission's organizational values: Faith, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence
- Intentionally participate in spiritual disciplines and practices that continue to grow your relationship with Christ
- Willingly engage to resolve conflicts with co-workers, students/guests, and community partners as necessary
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Minimum high school diploma
Experience: Minimum 6 months full-time work experience in janitorial or related field.
Skills and Abilities: Coordinate and/or direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments simultaneously and successfully; exercise good judgment and make sensible decisions; attentive to detail; prioritize effectively; effective oral and written communication skills; eagerness to learn and be trained; work both independently and as part of a team; provide information to public by answering questions and requests; regular, timely attendance.
Special License/Certification: None
Travel/Transportation: The incumbent must travel on a regular (or periodic) basis, as the job requires. The incumbent must have reliable transportation (public transportation may be acceptable depending on the purpose of travel). If the incumbent receives authorization to use a Mission vehicle to perform duties, he or she must present a current California driver's license and good driving record in order to be placed on the Mission's insurance policy.
Uniforms: The incumbent is expected to wear a Mission uniform daily. The Mission will provide the uniform at no cost to the incumbent. However, some uniforms must be laundered at the incumbent's expense. All uniforms must be maintained in a presentable condition.
MANAGERIAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY The incumbent has no supervision of paid staff. The incumbent has regular supervision of Job Training students and occasional supervision of external volunteers.
ENVIRONMENT The incumbent spends some time off-site at various Mission locations. In general, the incumbent reports to a non-confined location in which he or she is free to move about at will. All locations include annoyances such as clutter, noise, odors, drafts, etc.
The incumbent works in a department that is regularly assigned Job Training students who may have a mental or physical disability or illness.
The incumbent generally works in a residential setting, which consists of individuals who may have a mental or physical disability or illness.
Physical resources may be limited and, in some cases, are donated.
The incumbent is expected to wear a Mission uniform daily
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Must work evenings, overnights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
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Must be on-call or participate in an on-call rotation (if available)
EEO Statement The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medial condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.
Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.
Background Check Disclaimer SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.
You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.
Drug Screen Disclaimer SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
E-VERIFY Statement San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.