Housekeeper (Janitor) - $21 per HOUR
Posted on October 24, 2025
Crestwood is a well-established leader in behavioral health services, with over 50 years of experience dedicated to creating innovative recovery programs and nurturing compassionate communities. The organization is deeply committed to supporting individuals through their recovery journeys by delivering personalized, self-directed care that empowers clients and equips them with essential life skills. Crestwood's focus on a client-centered approach ensures that each person they serve is treated with dignity and respect, fostering a supportive environment conducive to healing and growth.
This position is an excellent opportunity to join the Crestwood family as a Housekeeper (Janitor). As a vital part of the housekeeping department, you will work under the guidance of the Director of Plant or Environmental Services or their designee to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for clients, staff, and visitors alike. The role plays a critical part in supporting the overall mission of Crestwood by ensuring that the physical spaces where recovery programs operate are hygienic, orderly, and welcoming.
The facility itself is a Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) that provides psychosocial rehabilitation programs in secure residential settings with a focus on brief lengths of stay. The center offers specialized support, including culturally sensitive programming for non-English speaking clients, such as those who speak Vietnamese or Spanish. This thoughtful inclusion enhances the community's ability to offer meaningful recovery services tailored to diverse needs.
The San Jose campus, home to the Crestwood Center San Jose Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), is strategically located near local mental health services. The PHF boasts spacious living areas, including multiple living rooms, visiting spaces, dining rooms, a courtyard, and serenity rooms that collectively create a comforting atmosphere designed to foster hope, self-empowerment, and recovery.
This full-time role offers both AM and PM shifts and comes with a competitive pay rate of $21 per hour. Crestwood values its employees as its most important asset and is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth through industry-leading education and training programs. Employees are encouraged to build long-lasting careers within the organization and benefit from a supportive work environment dedicated to inclusion, equity, and diversity.
As a Housekeeper at Crestwood, your work will directly impact the safety and well-being of all individuals who enter the facility. By contributing to a clean and safe environment, you help maintain a therapeutic setting that is essential for effective behavioral health recovery. Crestwood stands out for its comprehensive benefits package and its pledge to foster a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. The organization also actively supports individuals with disabilities during the application process and upholds equal employment opportunity principles without discrimination.
Overall, this role is ideal for candidates who have experience in similar settings such as long-term care facilities or hospitals and who are passionate about supporting others in meaningful ways. Joining Crestwood means becoming part of a dedicated team that values compassion, professionalism, and the pursuit of excellence in behavioral health services.
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- One year of housekeeping experience in long-term care or hospital setting preferred
- Ability to perform physical cleaning tasks
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work full-time AM or PM shifts
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Effective communication skills