Overnight Janitor - Seattle International Airport- Full Time

Concessions International•SeaTac, WA

About The Position

The Overnight Janitor cleans and sanitizes kitchen, dining, and back-of-house areas at Seattle International Airport. The role includes routine and deep cleaning, trash and recycling removal, replenishing janitorial supplies, following sanitation and safety requirements, and ensuring assigned areas are clean and ready before morning staff arrive. The employee works independently during overnight hours and reports maintenance issues, safety hazards, or equipment problems to management. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Previous janitorial, custodial, or commercial kitchen cleaning experience is preferred.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during overnight hours.
Understanding of basic cleaning practices, sanitation standards, and chemical safety.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending, standing, walking, and scrubbing.
Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
Comfortable working under 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 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 about tasks, safety concerns, and maintenance issues.
Able to understand written checklists, equipment manuals, and sanitation standards.
Ability to apply reasonable understanding when carrying out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous janitorial, custodial, or commercial kitchen cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, including floors, work surfaces, equipment exteriors, prep areas, and storage spaces.
Maintain dining areas by sweeping, mopping, wiping tables and chairs, and removing trash.
Clean and organize back-of-house areas, including 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 designated areas and transport it to appropriate disposal locations.
Replenish janitorial supplies, including paper products, cleaning chemicals, and trash liners.
Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper chemical handling and equipment use.
Ensure assigned areas are cleaned and reset before morning staff arrive.
Communicate maintenance issues, safety hazards, or equipment problems to management.
Work independently and efficiently to complete cleaning tasks during the overnight shift.
Perform other assigned duties.