Janitor

Job Description

Job Description

The Severson Group is excited to offer a rewarding employment opportunity for qualified, professional Janitors to join our dynamic team In this important role, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors of the Veterans Affairs Palo Health Care System - Menlo Park The ideal candidate will be dependable, hardworking, and committed to ensuring a clean and healthy environment in a fast-paced healthcare setting. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply!

Location:

Veterans Affairs Palo Health Care System (VAPAHCS)

795 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Salary: $20.95/hour + $4.93/Hour Health & Welfare* Pay

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare benefits* - $4.93/hour up to 40 hours per week, or $197.20 per week, or $854.53 per month
• Medical Insurance instead of Health and Welfare benefits* (*Employees either receive Medical insurance or the Health and Welfare Benefit Payment)
• 401(k) – (non-match)
• Sick Leave per Federal Guidelines
• Paid Vacation (after one year of service)
• Employee Development Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule:

Monday - Friday | 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm

*Must be able to work weekends & holidays as needed

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

Daily cleaning of:

• Public Restrooms
• Hallways, Lobbies, Waiting Areas, Elevators, Stairwells
• Administration Offices
• Gym, Bowling Alley, Basketball Court, and Pool
• Canteen and Retail Store

Floor Care:

• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping/waxing, and buffing floors
• Vacuuming, spot cleaning, and shampooing carpets
• Baseboard cleaning

Other:

• Dusting surfaces
• Polishing surfaces
• Emptying and relining waste cans
• Transporting cardboard to recycling container
• Bio-waste removal
• Replacing sharp containers
• Refilling paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and hand sanitizer
• Staging soiled linens in designated areas
• Deep cleaning areas as needed
• Other cleaning duties as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequent walking throughout the hospital building.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending and stooping to clean lower surfaces (e.g., floors, baseboards).
• Kneeling to clean under furniture, toilets, or other low spaces.
• The Ability to reach and clean high surfaces, such as windowsills or shelves, with step stools or ladders.
• The ability to push and pull equipment and supply carts, trash bins, etc.
• Repetitive sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and dusting motions.
• Extended use of hand tools such as mops, brooms, and scrub brushes.
• The ability to work with cleaning agents, chemicals, and cleaning equipment in various environments.

Requirements:

• 1-2 Years of recent Janitorial experience, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Must be fluent in English and shall be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must undergo and pass a thorough background investigation and an additional government security check.
• Must be in good physical health and able to work in patient care areas without risk to the patients.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination - strongly encouraged

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TSG is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.