Cannabis Facility Sanitation Specialist

Calypso; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Calypso in Erie, PA seeks a Janitor / Sanitation Specialist to maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready facility across cultivation and processing areas. You will perform daily housekeeping, manage scrubs/uniform laundry, and execute cannabis-specific sanitation using approved chemicals according to SOPs.

Responsibilities include sanitation of rooms and equipment, waste handling, chemical safety, log documentation, and coordination with facilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year janitorial/housekeeping or sanitation experience in manufacturing, food/CPG, healthcare, or cannabis preferred.
• Able to read/follow SOPs, dilution charts, and SDS; basic recordkeeping on paper or tablet.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-minded; excellent attendance and time management.

Responsibilities

• Clean and restock restrooms and break areas; sweep/mop floors; dust/clean surfaces and high-touch points.
• Maintain entrances, hallways, offices, and common areas to 5S standards; stage supplies (liners, towels, soap, sanitizer).
• Production-Area Sanitation (Cannabis-Specific)
• Sanitize processing rooms (dry, cure, trim, packaging) and cultivation support spaces per frequency (daily/weekly/deep clean).
• Clean equipment exteriors, carts, bins, tables, and drains; follow validated dilutions/contact times and color-coded tools to prevent cross-contamination.
• Document all sanitation tasks on approved logs; support line-clearance cleaning between strains/lots as scheduled.
• Laundry (Scrubs & Uniforms)Collect, launder, dry, and stage clean garments; manage size assortments and par levels; operate machines safely and maintain filters/chemicals.
• Segregate soiled vs. clean; follow contamination-control practices; log loads and chemical usage.
• Waste Handling & Disposal. Segregate general waste, recyclables, and cannabis process waste per SOPs; ensure containers are labeled, closed, and staged in designated areas.
• Assist with rendering cannabis waste non-consumable (e.g., mixing with non-usable material) under supervision; complete required logs and transfers.
• Coordinate pickups with Facilities or licensed vendors; keep staging areas tidy and compliant.
• Chemical Management & Safety
• Mix and label sanitation chemicals to spec (no off-label use); maintain SDS access and secondary container labels.
• Use required PPE; practice safe lifting/ergonomics; place wet-floor signage; report hazards immediately.
• Documentation & Communication
• Complete sanitation, laundry, and waste logs accurately and on time; support audits with clean, current records.
• Communicate low stock, equipment issues (vacuums, washers, autoscrubbers), or room access conflicts to the Manager promptly.

Skills

Janitorial experience

SOP adherence

Safety-oriented

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Vacuums

Washers

Autoscrubbers

Job description

Calypso in Erie, PA seeks a Janitor / Sanitation Specialist to maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready facility across cultivation and processing areas. You will perform daily housekeeping, manage scrubs/uniform laundry, and execute cannabis-specific sanitation using approved chemicals according to SOPs.

Responsibilities include sanitation of rooms and equipment, waste handling, chemical safety, log documentation, and coordination with facilities.