Night Shelter Janitor
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HOMELESS ALLIANCE
Oklahoma City, OK, US
Summary
The janitor is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the Night Shelter building, including managing supplies and facility upkeep. They also provide support to volunteers and act as an advocate for guests in a service-delivery environment.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Night Shelter - Oklahoma City, OK 73106Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $13.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJOB SUMMARY
The Night Shelter Janitor role carries a primary responsibility of cleaning the Night Shelter building. Additional areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: completing the daily task list of cleaning, maintaining the general up keep and service of the building, receiving, ordering and storing supplies.
Shifts available include:
Daytime hours, full-time, including weekends
Night/Evening hours, part-time, including weekends
RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete all tasks required to clean and maintain the shelter.
Be available to assist any volunteers.
Act as an advocate for guests, either by request or by seeking out those who are in need.
Know the agency representative names that visit the shelter on a regular basis, including the off-duty officers.
Collaboration: Coordinate and collaborate with other janitorial staff, volunteers, and agency staff to
ensure consistent operation of the agency’s facilities. Be willing to assist with janitorial tasks in all agency buildings if needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee will work in an office and public, service-delivery environment. Hectic situations can occur in the public areas of the facility characteristic to working with the homeless community and the related concerns and situations related to homeless conditions. Potential exists for volatile and unpredictable situations to occur. May experience exposure to strong odors such as soiled clothes and poor hygiene.
REQUIREMENTS
The ability to work flexibly to the differing demands of the role: working with people, managing work load in an appropriate manner and in the time frame given and dealing professionally with colleagues.
Work responsibly and clean to a high standard
Able to relate with people from a variety of different backgrounds: especially vulnerable, those with mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
Be able to keep pace with the daily demands of the job
IT Skills helpful not essential
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must have reliable transportation
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Consideration is given to those with relevant experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standing and being physically active for extended periods of time.
Occasional lifting (25-50 pounds) of materials for laundry, cleaning, receiving donations or other activities.
Accommodation may be made for some physical limitations for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Must be able to pass a physical exam
Accommodation may be made for some physical limitations for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
This position is a temporary, seasonal position. It will expire on March 31, 2026
QualificationsJOB SUMMARY
The Night Shelter Janitor role carries a primary responsibility of cleaning the Night Shelter building. Additional areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: completing the daily task list of cleaning, maintaining the general up keep and service of the building, receiving, ordering and storing supplies.
Shifts available include:
Daytime hours, full-time, including weekends
Night/Evening hours, part-time, including weekends
RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete all tasks required to clean and maintain the shelter.
Be available to assist any volunteers.
Act as an advocate for guests, either by request or by seeking out those who are in need.
Know the agency representative names that visit the shelter on a regular basis, including the off-duty officers.
Collaboration: Coordinate and collaborate with other janitorial staff, volunteers, and agency staff to
ensure consistent operation of the agency’s facilities. Be willing to assist with janitorial tasks in all agency buildings if needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee will work in an office and public, service-delivery environment. Hectic situations can occur in the public areas of the facility characteristic to working with the homeless community and the related concerns and situations related to homeless conditions. Potential exists for volatile and unpredictable situations to occur. May experience exposure to strong odors such as soiled clothes and poor hygiene.
REQUIREMENTS
The ability to work flexibly to the differing demands of the role: working with people, managing work load in an appropriate manner and in the time frame given and dealing professionally with colleagues.
Work responsibly and clean to a high standard
Able to relate with people from a variety of different backgrounds: especially vulnerable, those with mental illness, substance abuse, etc.
Be able to keep pace with the daily demands of the job
IT Skills helpful not essential
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must have reliable transportation
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED preferred.
Consideration is given to those with relevant experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standing and being physically active for extended periods of time.
Occasional lifting (25-50 pounds) of materials for laundry, cleaning, receiving donations or other activities.
Accommodation may be made for some physical limitations for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Must be able to pass a physicla exam
Accommodation may be made for some physical limitations for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
This position is a temporary, seasonal position. It will expire on March 31, 2026
The Homeless Alliance works to end long-term homelessness in Oklahoma City by building the capacity of the community through collaboration with other agencies, identifying and filling gaps in homeless services, bringing nationally recognized best practices to the community, and working to build a system that is more efficient, rational, and caring.
The Homeless Alliance provides:
- Oklahoma City's only low-barrier Day Shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their pets
- Case management for chronically homeless individuals, veterans, and families, housing 858 people in Oklahoma City in 2021
- A Resource Center that brings together social service agencies including Veteran Affairs, Healing Hands, Mental Health Association, Oklahoma County Pharmacy, and the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency
- WestTown Apartments, a 20-unit complex with around the clock support for some of our most vulnerable clients
- Supporting employment programs including Curbside Chronicle, Curbside Flowers, and Sasquatch Shaved Ice
Founded
2004
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma