Sanitation Assistant - Low Barrier Shelter

Sanitation Assistant-Low Barrier ShelterJoin our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL!Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Sanitation Assistant. The Sanitation Assistant will be responsible for all housekeeping duties of the Low Barrier Shelter. The assistant will perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties. The assistant will oversee maintaining program sites/facilities to OHL's standards. Duties will include cleaning and keeping the grounds neat.Responsibilities and DutiesIt is the duty and responsibility of the Sanitation Assistant to:keep buildings in clean and orderly condition;perform duties, such as cleaning floors, showers walls and drains, living quarters, washing walls, windows, and handrails, removing debris and trash;carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies;disinfect equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products;polish furniture and room accessories as needed;clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors;monitor chemicals by tracking chemicals with sign in/out sheet;maintaining daily log of duties perform and time;clean rooms, hallways, dining rooms and group rooms, restrooms, corridors, stairways, dorm rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met;empty wastebaskets, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas;transport of supplies (will be reimbursed for travel);empty all trash, clean dining rooms, and kitchens;coordinate with other staff and supervisor daily to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner;work with staff to discuss company policies for cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment;monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created;deep clean all facilities every two weeks;clean bathroom floors twice a week; andreport repairs and replacements needed when encountered on job;light maintenance work;perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsRequiredGeneral knowledge of cleaning products, supplies, and techniques for cleaningReliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and dutiesExcellent communication skillsExcellent time management skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to work well alone, or with a partner or teamAbility to adapt to changing schedules or routinesAbility to assist team members with cleaning duties when neededDetail-orientedReliable mode of transportationPreferred2 or more years' experience with commercial cleaning servicesAdvanced knowledge of cleaning products, implements, and practices.Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.