Janitor

Low Income Housing Institute•Seattle, WA

7d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking a Janitor to perform routine janitorial and light maintenance tasks for common areas, grounds, and units. This role involves responding to maintenance needs, client concerns, and emergencies, as well as maintaining an inventory of supplies. The Janitor will also assist with unit preparation and documentation of work orders and repairs. This is a unionized, non-exempt position represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Requirements

One year 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 background and drug screening test

Responsibilities

Perform and schedule routine janitorial and light maintenance of common areas, grounds maintenance, garbage removal and weeding, replacing locks and light bulbs, performing minor carpentry and painting.
Respond to light maintenance or cleaning emergencies as needed.
Respond to shelter clients’ concerns and questions regarding the building’s cleanliness and report maintenance needs to the Special Projects Manager.
Inspect the building’s interior and exterior each work day for graffiti, damage, lighting not working and any apparent safety hazards.
Assist the Special Projects Manager with site inspections, at time of turnover or as needed, helping to create work requests for maintenance needs.
Inventory – maintain basic cleaning and light maintenance supplies.
Prepare units, including light maintenance, cleaning, painting and helping coordinate any vendor work for new intake for the units in a timely manner.
Complete LIHI work orders for all non-routine cleaning and grounds work. Also use work requests to document all repair and non-routine work.
Other duties as assigned.