THE POSITION
The Custodian is a member of a maintenance work team at designated TNDC sites and is responsible for the cleaning and housekeeping duties under the general supervision of the Maintenance III worker.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain the general cleanliness of the building interior and exterior and adhere to the cleaning schedule for all the properties assigned.
2. Sweep and mop floors; clean and vacuum hallways, common areas, sidewalks and individual units as necessary.
3. Maintain trash removal systems including rotation of garbage receptacles and recycling.
4. Attend required TNDC meetings.
5. Follow TNDC safety policies and procedures at all times.
6. Respond to emergencies by pager per on-call schedule and respond to the General Manager's requests.
7. Wet dusting and cleaning windows.
8. “Bag & Tag” former resident belongings in vacant units.
9. Identify and report problems to the site manager involving maintenance, health, safety or security of the property.
10. Follow a schedule of preventative maintenance and perform additional cleaning and maintenance duties as needed.
11. Notify the General Manager of any needed supplies or equipment.
12. Assist building maintenance staff with light maintenance projects.
13. Patch and paints walls as assigned.
14. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability, willingness and sensitivity to work with a diverse, low-income population.
• Sound judgment and good assessment skills.
• Maturity, honesty, dependability, initiative and follow-through.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions.
• Ability and willingness to work tactfully under pressure; cope under stress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Knowledge of custodial practices and procedures including sanitation and universal precautions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of janitorial experience.
• Other language capacity is an asset.

SALARY
$13.50 per hour

APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit resume and cover letter to Human Resources, 215 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 or E-mail to jobs@tndc.org.

ABOUT TNDC
Founded in 1981, TNDC’s mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with support services for low-income people in the Tenderloin community and be a leader in making the neighborhood a better place to live. TNDC now owns and manages 25 buildings that provide homes for 2,500 extremely low-income seniors, families, people with disabilities, low-income wage earners, immigrants and others in the Tenderloin and nearby neighborhoods. In addition, TNDC provides on-site supportive services and resources such as social workers and after-school programs to help residents stabilize their lives and develop a sense of community.