Janitor

PRIDE Industries•Seattle, WA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Janitor performs general custodial services at customer locations or other assigned areas. Work includes cleaning and detailing conference rooms, offices, cafeterias, courthouses, classrooms, government facilities, and common areas. The role uses appropriate custodial materials and methods to keep facilities clean and free of safety hazards, and requires knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, supplies, and procedures. The position has no direct reports. This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires most work hours to be performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position must be filled by a person with a disability. The role is onsite and pays $21.55 per hour.

Requirements

0 to 1 year of work experience; custodial services experience is preferred.
Ability to follow product labels and instructions for the proper and safe 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 and other 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.
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and common-sense skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including 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 objects; and climbing ladders or step stools.
Due to AbilityOne program requirements, this position must be filled by a person with a disability.

Nice To Haves

Custodial services work experience.

Responsibilities

Clean facilities, restrooms, common areas, and cafeterias using appropriate equipment and supplies and following safe-use 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, arrange furniture, and clean window blinds.
Use appropriate chemicals on surfaces and refill dispensers.
Maintain work quality and customer satisfaction; respond to customer requests according to 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 assigned duties and special projects.