Job Description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $17.50 to $17.95 and may commensurate with experience.

The Janitor keeps buildings in clean and orderly condition. The Janitor performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (40 hours per week)

Required: Some High School education; 1+ years of janitorial experience; work in a residential setting is helpful.

Expected Contributions:

• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the apartment building, common, and amenity areas
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors; clean restrooms
• Maintain curb appeal by ensuring trash is removed from the property
• Take out the trash from common areas and other designated locations
• Clean and sanitize surfaces in all common areas
• Deep clean common space, resident kitchens monthly, and bathrooms quarterly
• Informs the manager of any building safety or maintenance concerns

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must commit to service excellence with a friendly and positive attitude
• Maintain a professional appearance and friendly attitude toward residents and community staff while maintaining required boundaries
• Able to keep up with the physical demands of being on your feet and walking for much of the day
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality
• Ability to take direction, work productively on one’s own, and adhere to a schedule
• Must be able to complete the cleaning duties checklist daily

Reports To: Property Manager

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods. Must be able to travel to events and meetings off-site

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls ,please.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodations@some.org. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.

To read our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment, click on their corresponding links: EEOC Know Your Rights Notice and E-Verify Program Notice.

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