Janitor

Description

About Interfaith Community Services:

As North County's largest social services agency, Interfaith Community Services has been "helping people help themselves" since 1979. The organization provides a wide range of programs designed to empower hungry, homeless, and low-income community members to begin a pathway towards self-sufficiency. Each year, Interfaith Community Services impacts?more than?20,000 community members by providing basic needs and nutrition support, social services, shelters and housing, employment development, senior services, veterans programs and addiction recovery support.

Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 1,700 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 275, Interfaith provides a safe-haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 20,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do:

In the Janitor role, you’ll be  responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across assigned facilities. This role ensures that buildings and surrounding areas meet health, safety, and sanitation standards by performing routine cleaning, maintenance support, and basic facility upkeep. The Janitor supports daily operations by promptly addressing cleanliness issues, reporting maintenance concerns, and following established procedures to ensure a professional and welcoming environment for staff, clients, visitors, and partners. 

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, hallways, common areas, and break rooms
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors; shampoo carpets as needed
• Empty trash and recycling bins; replace liners and dispose of waste properly
• Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
• Clean windows, glass surfaces, mirrors, and fixtures
• Dust and wipe down furniture, equipment, and high-touch surfaces
• Report repairs, damages, or supply shortages to supervisors
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools safely
• Follow proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
• Set up or break down rooms for meetings or events as needed
• Maintain outdoor areas such as entrances, walkways, and parking areas (as assigned)
• Ensures customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication and addressing issues promptly
• Monitors supply levels, prepares orders, and submits orders to Property Leasing and Vehicle Fleet Manager for approval
• Performs proper cleaning procedure when blood borne pathogens are identified
• Attends and participates in program and agency meetings, trainings and events
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Who You Are:

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• 1+ years of experience in the janitorial or cleaning industry, preferred
• Experience working with homeless or disabled populations, preferred

Location: Onsite/Escondido

Hourly Rate: $22.00-$23.11

Hours: 4:00am-12:30pm

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· AD&D / Group Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care

· Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Early Release Days!

· Work Anniversary Bonuses

· Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

· Home Ownership Assistance Program

· Casual Work Environment

· Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.