Janitor

Low Income Housing Institute • Seattle, WA

just now • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Janitor performs routine janitorial work and light maintenance at Nichols Court in Seattle, Washington. The role is 40 hours per week, Friday through Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and reports to the Area Manager. This is a non-exempt, unionized position represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). The listed pay range is $23.15–$25.43 per hour.

The Janitor maintains common areas and grounds, responds to cleaning and light-maintenance emergencies, addresses shelter clients’ cleanliness-related concerns, and reports maintenance needs. The role also includes inspecting the property, supporting site inspections and unit turnovers, maintaining supplies, preparing units for new intakes, and documenting non-routine work through work orders and work requests.

The position requires one year of building maintenance or janitorial experience, strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, experience working with low-income people and diverse populations, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must pass a background and drug screening test. Physical requirements are referenced in a linked document and are not detailed in the posting.

Requirements

• One year of building maintenance or janitorial experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience working with low-income people.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Must pass a background and drug screening test.

Responsibilities

• Perform and schedule routine janitorial and light maintenance work in common areas, including grounds maintenance, garbage removal, weeding, replacing locks and light bulbs, and minor carpentry and painting.
• Respond to light-maintenance or cleaning emergencies as needed.
• Respond to shelter clients’ concerns and questions regarding building cleanliness and report maintenance needs to the Special Projects Manager.
• Inspect the building’s interior and exterior each work day for graffiti, damage, nonworking lighting, and apparent safety hazards.
• Assist the Special Projects Manager with site inspections, including at unit turnover or as needed, and help create work requests for maintenance needs.
• Maintain an inventory of basic cleaning and light-maintenance supplies.
• Prepare units for new intake by performing light maintenance, cleaning, and painting, and helping coordinate vendor work in a timely manner.
• Complete LIHI work orders for non-routine cleaning and grounds work and use work requests to document repair and other non-routine work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HRA, HSA, and FSA options.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) offered for unionized employees through OPEIU8.
• 403(b) offered for non-union employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel Assistance Program.
• Aflac offered for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed