Custodian Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean stores and facilities in the Burien area. The role includes cleaning restrooms, sanitizing surfaces, and assisting with setup for meetings and classes.

Responsibilities also cover floor care, carpet cleaning, safe handling of cleaning supplies, and participating in safety training. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent; experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: None.
• Must be able to lift 30–40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, dust furniture, empty wastebaskets and recycling.
• Assist with setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and seal floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Operate power equipment and hand tools (buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops, squeegees) for cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow safety instructions for chemicals and supplies.
• Remove snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs near the building.
• Participate in safety training and promote a safe work culture.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families. The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title

Custodian

Job Summary

Maintain clean stores, buildings and other facilities.

Pay Rate: $21.63/hour

Essential Functions

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, dust and wipe furniture, empty wastebaskets and trash containers, handles recycle materials.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences etc.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.
• Follow instructions regarding the safe use of chemicals and supplies.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of building.
• Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Participates in annual safety training.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: None

Essential Physical Abilities

• Lifting and carrying 30 – 40 pounds; Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers;
• Standing for long periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders. Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain), Gear includes safety harness and protective clothing.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting,
• Interpreting data
• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Creating written communication
• Completing written orders

Working Conditions

Indoor/outdoor environment, temperature varies with weather, manages hazardous materials within safety procedures. Exposure to dust.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.