Janitor - DMH Van Nuys
Company: Hope The Mission
Location: Van Nuys
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary This position is for the upcoming DMH Van Nuys
site. Location: 6909 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405 The mission
of Hope the Mission (HTM) is to prevent, reduce, and eliminate
poverty, hunger, and homelessness by offering immediate assistance
and long-term solutions. The Janitor/Hygiene Attendant will be a
safe and clean environment for participants accessing the Storage
Center. The Janitor/Hygiene Attendant will provide janitorial
services ensuring that all offices, restrooms, and community spaces
are clean and disinfected. This position will also assist in
packing out of client belongings who exited the program and
disinfecting storage bins. Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1.
Ensure cleanliness of the facility to uphold proper health and
safety standards 2. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing
offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, and community spaces 3. Maintain
perimeter of property clean and clear of all trash and debris 4.
Ensure that trash is changed, taken out daily, and prepare trash
receptacles for weekly pick-up 5. Assist with sanitation of
participant belongings in hot box upon intake 6. Monitor facility
and report any maintenance concerns as needed 7. Restock supplies
in the bathrooms as needed 8. Maintain inventory of supplies on
hand 9. Report all supply needs to Manager in a timely fashion and
prior to exhausting current supply 10. Ensure chemicals are locked
up and stored per environmental safety standards at all times 11.
Self-identify potentially unsafe systems/processes/situations and
takes initiative to report to supervisor 12. Ability to take on
non-routine cleaning and special projects as needed 13. Implement
crises de-escalation interventions as appropriate 14. Other duties
as assigned by supervisor Minimum Qualifications Lived experience
preferred Minimum of one year of experience in customer service
preferred Must have strong written and verbal communication skills,
including customer service focus in working with all internal
organizational levels and external contacts Experience working with
people experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable populations
preferred Must be highly collaborative within a team environment
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to coordinate
multiple projects/tasks simultaneously in a within tight department
metrics and deadlines. Possess ability to manage conflicting
priorities and projects Exceptional organizational skills
detail-oriented to review information and ensure accuracy Bilingual
(English/Spanish) preferred Ability to work with diverse
populations Ability to proficiently operate a PC, MAC, fax, and
telephone Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a
computer Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and
twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis Ability to
grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers,
storage bins and reach overhead PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential job functions. Employee is required to:
Walk and climb stairs; stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist
on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis; Grasp, push, pull
objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead;
Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment; Reach with
hands and arms; Be mobile by moving oneself from place to place
quickly and easily; Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands,
and fingers; Be able to perform visual activities for (including,
but not limited to) administrative and clerical tasks; Ability to
lift up to 25 lbs. Communicate, receive and exchange ideas,
information by means of the spoken and written word; Drive vehicle
in and around San Diego County; Be able to enter various buildings
that may require climbing stairs. Be periodically subjected to
outside environmental conditions. Employee may work in proximity to
service animals and emotional support animals; Use a desktop and/or
laptop computer; copy, postage, and fax machines. Complete all
required forms in personal writing. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee
may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may
be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to
basic personal hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee
may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated
with the clients use of alcohol and drugs, and lack of personal
hygiene. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and
effectively to many types of situations, including crisis
situations and potentially hostile situations. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate in an office setting.
Sometimes work may become stressful when working under pressure.
EEO: HTM (Hope the Mission) provides equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or
genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HTM complies
with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, placement, promotion, recall, transfer,
leaves of absence, compensation and training. HTM will consider
qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your
criminal history or participate in a background check until a
conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional
offer and running a background check, if HTM is concerned about
conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given
the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction,
provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the
background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by
visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s
Fair Chance Act webpage. Sunday to Thursday, Early morning and
afternoon.
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