Janitor

PRIDE Industries•Seattle, WA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Janitor performs general custodial services at customer locations or other assigned areas, including conference rooms, offices, cafeterias, courthouses, classrooms, government facilities, and common areas. The role uses appropriate custodial materials, equipment, and methods to keep facilities clean and free of safety hazards, while maintaining quality and working safely. This AbilityOne contract position must be filled by a person with a disability because program requirements require most work hours to be performed by employees with disabilities.

Requirements

0 to 1 year of work experience; custodial-services experience preferred.
Ability to follow labels and instructions for safe and proper use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to follow structured processes and procedures and learn to use specialized departmental equipment, including custodial scrubbers and buffers.
Ability to communicate effectively and respond to customer questions and requests, including identifying and reporting product and equipment needs.
Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
Availability to work evenings and flexibility regarding schedule changes, work duration, and task assignments.
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
Organizational, problem-solving, and common-sense skills.
Ability to perform physical demands for extended periods, including maneuvering around the worksite; standing and walking; bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping; lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; pushing or pulling objects and potentially equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; grasping small and large objects; and climbing ladders or step stools.
The position must be filled by a person with a disability due to AbilityOne program requirements.

Nice To Haves

Custodial-services experience.

Responsibilities

Clean facilities, restrooms, common areas, and cafeterias using appropriate equipment, supplies, and safe operating procedures.
Remove trash and replace plastic trash bags.
Dust and polish equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
Clean tables and microwaves.
Vacuum carpets; sweep, mop, and deodorize floors.
Clean walls and window blinds, and arrange furniture.
Use appropriate chemicals on surfaces and refill dispensers.
Maintain quality of work and customer satisfaction; respond to customer requests under established procedures or refer them to a supervisor.
Clean spills promptly.
Clean and maintain custodial equipment to ensure it operates properly and safely.
May wax and buff floors regularly.
May operate equipment such as a cardboard bailer.
May monitor inventory and supply areas.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.