Job Description

OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE : Under general supervision, the Janitor provides regular housekeeping services to residential housing facilities maintaining safety, cleanliness, and positive visual representation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for cleaning homes/offices and will require a clear knowledge of chemicals and methods used for proper cleaning. Functions include:

• Create an efficient cleaning schedule/routine.
• Manage stock of necessary supplies.
• Effectively use a variety of tools/supplies to assist in sanitization and cleaning of various surfaces.
• Responsible for floor care, performing various surface tasks, including vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, and spot- cleaning carpets of all areas.
• Clean bathrooms; vanities, sinks, mirrors, toilets, showers, and tubs.
• Clean all surfaces and appliances in the kitchen.
• Clean ceiling vents and fixtures.
• Dust all surface areas.
• Dust blinds and wash windows.
• Disinfect all high touch point areas.
• Efficiently collect and dispose of trash.
• Notify Maintenance of needed repairs.
• Performs related duties as required by management to meet the needs of BHP.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Work in all environments applying universal precautions in all daily routines due to medical hazards confronted within residents’ units. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

 

Boulder Housing Partners is committed to hiring employees who provide good customer service; our employees communicate courteously and responsively and provide effective and efficient service to the public and co-workers.

 

COMPETENCIES:  

Interpersonal Skills – Commits to finding ways to work with a wide array of people and finds ways to adjust to working in different situations and with people who have different styles. 

Peer Relationships – Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all, can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player and is cooperative, easily gains trust and support of peers, encourages collaboration, can be candid with peers. 

Dealing with Ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, isn’t upset when things are up in the air, doesn’t have to finish things before moving on, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Self-Knowledge – Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself, understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches, works to deploy strengths, works on compensating for weakness and limits.

Drive for Results - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, is constantly and consistently one of the top performers, very bottom-line oriented, steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Organizing – Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done, can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, uses resources efficiently and effectively, arranges information and files in a useful manner. 

Customer Service – Provides exemplary customer service to applicants, residents, community partners, and co-workers.

Communication Skills - Able to convey verbally and in writing complex information in a professional, clear, and concise fashion using correct grammar and punctuation. Able to navigate conflict and have difficult conversations with staff, peers, and residents. Understands and practices the principles of active and effective listening. Strives to constantly improve communication skills. High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Time Management - Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Practices regular, predictable attendance. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Good communications skills. Ability to interact with diverse tenant population. Must possess a self-starter attitude with the ability to work with little supervision and direction. Valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record. Acceptable background information, including criminal background history.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual and/or proficient in Spanish. 

HIRING RANGE: $19-$22/hour DOQ

Applications will be accepted through July 25, 2025.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH US:

If your goal is to help build diverse and inclusive communities by providing homes, creating community and changing lives, consider joining us at BHP. We know our employees are our most important resource, in addition to rewarding and meaningful work we enjoy:

• Medical, dental, vision health plans
• Retirement benefits that includes PERA defined benefit plan plus 401k and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Employee wellness program
• Long term disability
• 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Five Fridays off during the summer
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training opportunities, and more

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION :

(1) TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Maintenance Supervisor

(2) TITLE(S) OF POSITIONS OVER WHICH THIS POSITION HAS DIRECT SUPERVISION: None

 

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN WORK INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :

Personal vehicle, telephone, tablet, cleaning supplies and tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands: This is a moderate to heavy labor position, requiring significant physical exertion to perform job duties. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, carry, walk and stand. Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and equipment; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with staff and vendors. 

 

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is responsible for cleaning our buildings safely. Tasks will include performing heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls, glass and removing rubbish, while keeping facilities as sanitary as possible. Knowledge of proper use and safety measures is necessary as Cleaner is working heavily with disinfectant solutions. Work may involve the risk of medical hazards and use of universal precautions and personal protection equipment. Work may be performed alone during non-traditional hours while assisting Maintenance I and II, and III positions including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Work may be performed in or around a standard residential environment, an industrial environment, or around buildings with heavy public use. The noise level in the work environment may range from light to heavy with the use of power equipment. Work will be performed in indoor and outdoor environments, in and around equipment, in areas of limited access, confined spaces, heights, and unsanitary conditions.

 

Equipment Used: See the above description of machines and equipment used in work but is not limited to.

 

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Summer work, Local area, Immediate start, Home office, Outdoor, Work alone, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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