Janitor - SoDo

Salvation Army Careers•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform all phases of building cleaning necessary to create and maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and others that use the facilities (including but not limited to, garage parking area, alley, walkways, landscaping, building exteriors and interiors). Perform Daily duties of cleaning and maintaining all restrooms, hallway, common areas. Correctly maintain and use sanitation chemicals. When at WBC site- Coordinate through T-Card system on completing maintenance requests, which include turning over rooms, cleaning lockers and bunks, following bed bug protocol, painting, etc. Coordinate with immediate supervisor(s) regarding basic maintenance needs - bulb replacement & disposal, minor paint and drywall repair, light carpentry, etc. Set up tables, chairs, and other items in preparation for programs or events being held at the site. Maintain inventory and coordinate with supervisor for purchase of janitorial equipment and supplies. Perform regular building inspections to assess maintenance needs and coordinate repairs and/or maintenance if appropriate with supervisor(s). Perform regular vehicle maintenance by washing and vacuuming vehicles as needed inside and out. Monitor and maintain property outside of the building - removal of graffiti, trash, and debris. Make sure building meets all safety codes - all exits and stairwells are clear, fire extinguishers functioning, etc. - coordinate with supervisor as needed for necessary equipment or supplies. Maintain garbage, food waste, and recycling dumpsters in accordance with the pick-up schedule. Operate all vehicles within safety and compliance protocols for TSA employees. Respond to emergency situations that may arise by making independent decisions within policy guidelines, as necessary. Institute security procedures should a critical or threatening incident arise. Provide timely and appropriate notification to police, fire, emergency medical and supervisory authorities. Work cooperatively with other Salvation Army staff and programs. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, required
One year of experience as a Janitor or Custodian, required

Nice To Haves

Experience doing janitorial duties in a shelter or shelter-like environment (such as a hospital or assisted living facility), preferred
Experience in customer service, preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all phases of building cleaning necessary to create and maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and others that use the facilities (including but not limited to, garage parking area, alley, walkways, landscaping, building exteriors and interiors).
Perform Daily duties of cleaning and maintaining all restrooms, hallway, common areas
Correctly maintain and use sanitation chemicals
Coordinate through T-Card system on completing maintenance requests, which include turning over rooms, cleaning lockers and bunks, following bed bug protocol, painting, etc.
Coordinate with immediate supervisor(s) regarding basic maintenance needs - bulb replacement & disposal, minor paint and drywall repair, light carpentry, etc.
Set up tables, chairs, and other items in preparation for programs or events being held at the site.
Maintain inventory and coordinate with supervisor for purchase of janitorial equipment and supplies
Perform regular building inspections to assess maintenance needs and coordinate repairs and/or maintenance if appropriate with supervisor(s).
Perform regular vehicle maintenance by washing and vacuuming vehicles as needed inside and out.
Monitor and maintain property outside of the building - removal of graffiti, trash, and debris
Make sure building meets all safety codes - all exits and stairwells are clear, fire extinguishers functioning, etc. - coordinate with supervisor as needed for necessary equipment or supplies
Maintain garbage, food waste, and recycling dumpsters in accordance with the pick-up schedule
Operate all vehicles within safety and compliance protocols for TSA employees.
Respond to emergency situations that may arise by making independent decisions within policy guidelines, as necessary.
Institute security procedures should a critical or threatening incident arise.
Provide timely and appropriate notification to police, fire, emergency medical and supervisory authorities.
Work cooperatively with other Salvation Army staff and programs.
Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

paid holidays
vacation time
sick time
medical, vision, and dental insurance
Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage
Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area
Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area.
Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.
Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options.
An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.
Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time.
employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.
13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year