Custodian

About Swords to Plowshares

Founded in 1974, Swords to Plowshares is a community-based not-for-profit organization that provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We promote and protect the rights of veterans through advocacy, public education, and partnerships with local, state, and national entities. Believing that war causes wounds and suffering that last beyond the battlefield, our mission is to support veterans as they navigate the challenges of post-military life, and to prevent and end veteran homelessness through wrap-around care and informed advocacy. To learn more about Swords to Plowshares, please visit our website at www.swords-to-plowshares.org.

Job Title: Custodian

Location: Edwin M Lee Apartments, 1150 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94158

Schedule (Days and Hours): Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

Reporting Type: In-person

Employment Type: Fulltime

Salary Range: $27.00 hourly

Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Janitorial Cleaner to maintain cleanliness and organization across our facility, both inside and out. This role includes cleaning offices, community rooms, a computer lab, common areas, hallways, trash rooms, stairs, and the lobby area, as well as maintaining floors through waxing and stripping. The Janitorial Cleaner will also be responsible for enhancing the exterior curb appeal of the property. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently during the scheduled hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing.
• Clean and maintain offices, community rooms, the computer lab, hallways, trash rooms, stairs, and the lobby area.
• Wax and strip floors to ensure a polished and professional appearance.
• Enhance and maintain the exterior curb appeal, including cleaning entryways, walkways, and surrounding areas.
• Restock cleaning supplies and restroom items as needed.
• Remove trash and recyclables in accordance with proper disposal guidelines.
• Identify and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a clean and safe environment for all.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

(Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for all benefits.)

• 100% employer-sponsored medical, vision, acupuncture, and dental coverage. Swords to Plowshares covers partial dependent coverage cost. (Agency-paid annual medical deductible paid via Navia HRA Card)
• Employee Assistance Program: 20 mental health counseling appointments available to all employees, regardless of Full-time status, at no cost to employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan immediate enrollment
• Generous annual paid time off

Paid Time Off:

• 10 sick days
• 13 holidays
• 17 vacation days in the first year & progressive afterwards

• Access to third party legal benefits, employee discount program, pet insurance, and Commuter Benefit.
• 1-hour paid lunch period, professional development reimbursements, and annual education allowance available to all employees.

*Employees who work on-call, in a temporary position, or less than 20 hours per week regularly are only eligible for our Employee Assistance Program, paid lunch hour, and San Francisco sick time. Vacation and sick time are pro-rated based upon full-time equivalent percentage.

Organizational Values Statement of Intent:

Swords to Plowshares is fully committed to the ongoing work of upholding our values and fostering a supportive culture for all staff and veteran clients. For us, this is a process and not a destination. We embrace the principles of cultural humility to create spaces where all people feel welcome, heard, and valued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

At Swords to Plowshares, we believe in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to compliance with all state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.