Overnight Janitor - Seattle International Airport
About The Position
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Clean and sanitize all kitchen areas, including floors, work surfaces, equipment exteriors, prep areas, and storage spaces. Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables and chairs, and removing trash. Clean and organize all back‑of‑house spaces such as hallways, dish areas, prep rooms, and employee break areas. Perform deep-cleaning tasks such as scrubbing mats, detailing equipment, degreasing surfaces, and cleaning drains. Remove trash and recycling from all designated areas and transport to appropriate disposal locations. Refill janitorial supplies, including paper products, cleaning chemicals, and trash liners. Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper chemical handling and equipment use. Ensure all assigned areas are cleaned and reset before morning staff arrive. Communicate any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or equipment problems to management. Work independently and efficiently to complete cleaning tasks within the overnight shift. All other duties assigned.
Requirements
- Previous janitorial, custodial, or commercial kitchen cleaning experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during overnight hours.
- Strong understanding of basic cleaning practices, sanitation standards, and chemical safety.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks (bending, standing, walking, scrubbing).
- Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
- Comfortable working with strict safety and cleanliness requirements.
- Ability to follow detailed cleaning checklists and complete tasks efficiently.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Port of Seattle Airport Badge (background check required).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Must be able to speak, read, and understand English to follow instructions, safety guidelines, airport regulations, and cleaning procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members regarding tasks, safety concerns, and maintenance issues.
- Able to understand written checklists, equipment manuals, and sanitation standards.
- Ability to apply reasonable understanding in carrying out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
Nice To Haves
- Previous janitorial, custodial, or commercial kitchen cleaning experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize all kitchen areas, including floors, work surfaces, equipment exteriors, prep areas, and storage spaces.
- Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables and chairs, and removing trash.
- Clean and organize all back‑of‑house spaces such as hallways, dish areas, prep rooms, and employee break areas.
- Perform deep-cleaning tasks such as scrubbing mats, detailing equipment, degreasing surfaces, and cleaning drains.
- Remove trash and recycling from all designated areas and transport to appropriate disposal locations.
- Refill janitorial supplies, including paper products, cleaning chemicals, and trash liners.
- Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper chemical handling and equipment use.
- Ensure all assigned areas are cleaned and reset before morning staff arrive.
- Communicate any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or equipment problems to management.
- Work independently and efficiently to complete cleaning tasks within the overnight shift.
- All other duties assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
