Shelter Custodian; SL

Title:

Shelter Custodian
Department:
Shelter

Location:

Salt Lake County Site
Supervisor:
Shelter Manager
Category:
Full time (40 hours per week)
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 hourly

Schedule:

Five 8‑hour shifts per week from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. One weekend shift is required and the two days off will not be consecutive.

The Shelter Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning the shelter. The shelter must be cleaned and maintained to promote health and safety and ensure healthy living conditions for residents and a healthy working environment for employees. The Shelter Custodian will adhere to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for multiple areas including kitchen, offices, bathrooms, storage areas, and entrances. As needed, laundry duty and some building and grounds maintenance may be required.

SVS is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to provide options to anyone who has experienced domestic and sexual violence. SVS provides free and confidential services including emergency shelter, safe housing, trauma‑informed counseling, advocacy, and tools for life.

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance. The ability to arrive on time and work scheduled shifts is necessary to provide the required level of services.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Clean and sanitize common areas such as offices, bathrooms, kitchens and activity rooms.
• Monitor and keep entrance space clean, dry, and clear from unnecessary items.
• Clean shelter floors with appropriate tools such as mop, vacuum, and broom.
• Refill supplies such as tissues, toilet paper, and soap in bathrooms.
• Perform tasks as necessary to maintain all areas free from health/safety/fire hazards.
• Collect and dispose of garbage from multiple areas in the shelter. Disinfect and clean trash containers.
• Monitor all areas for presence of animals, vermin, and insects and report findings to supervisor.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing resident bedrooms/bathrooms upon exit of residents and preparing rooms for new residents to occupy.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents, employees, volunteers, donors, and vendors.
• Demonstrate support for/practice SVS strategic imperative of being part of a 360‑degree, trauma‑informed organization.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of all client, employee, and SVS information.
• Perform CPR and administer First Aid as needed.

• Take inventory and restock cleaning supplies. Alert supervisor when time to reorder.
• Monitor cleaning equipment and alert supervisor when repairs/maintenance are needed.
• Shovel and clear outside stairs from snow.
• Complete miscellaneous duties to comply with sanitation, safety, health, and licensing regulations.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• 6-12 months cleaning/custodial experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing in English.
• Achieve and maintain eligible status on Direct Access Clearance System (DACS) Criminal Background Check.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR Certification within initial 30 days of employment and recertify every two years.

• 1-2 years custodial experience.

• Pass and maintain a cleared Direct Access Clearance System background check.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR Certification within 90 days and recertify every two years.

Moving around the shelter to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.

Tasks may include but are not limited to: general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting; changing and washing linens; and cleaning bathroom and kitchen fixtures.

These duties require moving up and down stairs, lifting/moving items to facilitate cleaning and stocking, use of a ladder, and moving around outside the Shelter during all weather conditions. Other tasks may be necessary for the maintenance of the shelter and safety of the residents.

• Operation/use of basic cleaning tools such as mop, broom, vacuum, steam cleaner, shovel, and washer/dryer.
• Use of ladder to reach high places.
• Use of cleaning agents such as germicidal solution, soaps, disinfectants, and other cleaning agents.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Contact SVS Human Resources for assistance.