Housekeeping

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: 

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness. 

HOUSEKEEPING POSITION SUMMARY: Maintains facility in clean and orderly condition. 

HOUSEKEEPING CORE WORK PRINCIPLE: Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas. 

HOUSEKEEPING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for routine cleaning throughout the property, to include mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing/buffing, carpet cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, pressure washing and trash disposal. 
• Responsible for office and special event room set-ups. 
• Assist with moving and relocation of facility furniture and equipment. 
• Provides direction to volunteers & apprentices.  
• Must be able to travel to other business locations, as needed. 
• Must be able to drive a motorized vehicle. 
• Conduct other tasks and projects as assigned by the Facilities Manager and/or Director of Facilities. 
• Commitment to URM (Union Rescue Mission) mission, vision, and core values. 
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.  

HOUSEKEEPING PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently able individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Requires manual dexterity for regular repetitive finger motion and frequent reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting of objects and operating equipment. 
• May be exposed to handling hazardous materials such as broken glass, bodily fluids, and chemicals. 

HOUSEKEEPING WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment. 

• Noise levels are considered moderate to high. 
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. 
• Occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at work sites. 

HOUSEKEEPING EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must have a valid driver license. 
• Must have at least 1 to 2 years prior custodial experience (preferably in a commercial setting). 
• Possessing Annual First Aid/ CPR/ AED certifications, preferred. 

HOUSEKEEPING KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to solve practical problems and conduct responsibilities under general supervision. 
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation. 
• Must possess strong customer service, including quality, and results orientation. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  
• Ability to ready basic English 
• Must be able to work variable shift schedules, including mornings, evenings, and holidays.  
• Ability to work variable schedules and rotate between shifts. 
• Climb ladders up to 2 6 feet.