Office Cleaner

Whatcom Center for Early Learning•Bellingham, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) provides transformational services for young children and their families across Whatcom County, WA-with majestic mountains, beautiful seaside views, and a thriving outdoor recreation culture. Founded in 1973, WCEL partners with families and caregivers to provide high-quality, equitable, and comprehensive therapy, early learning, and support services to children, with a focus on those experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. WCEL is a non-profit organization with a $5 million annual budget and approximately 60 employees. For more information, please visit www.wcel.net. Lived experience brings valuable insight We are working to build a team that reflects the communities that we serve and brings a range of perspectives to help strengthen our services. We strongly encourage candidates who bring lived experience related to the barriers people may face in accessing early support services including, but not limited to, experiences related to race, culture, language, disability, identity, or involvement with support systems to apply. This perspective helps us better understand the needs of our communities, improve how we deliver services, and ensure that everyone feels welcomed and supported. If you meet the qualifications and feel your experience can help us grow in this way, we would love to hear from you. Position Summary Supervised by the Facilities and Maintenance Specialist, this Office Cleaner position will be responsible for the cleaning of WCEL's four buildings or facilities, 2 located in Bellingham and 2 in Ferndale. This position works as part of the administrative support team to ensure that facilities are clean and tidy and that a sanitary and safe environment is maintained for employees and clients. This position will work up to 20 hours per week during business hours, working within a flexible schedule that is compatible with WCEL program scheduling. Location: Cleans at all WCEL locations.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively.
Use safe work practices.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must have prior cleaning experience and knowledge.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel between WCEL locations.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Vehicle in working condition, driver's license, and auto insurance

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and sanitizing surfaces, emptying trash/ recycling and replacing liners.
Maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment.
Ensuring that trash and recycling are out for city pickup.
Assisting with storage cleaning and organization and other projects as identified by the Facilities and Maintenance Specialist.
Responding to emergency needs for cleaning.