Janitor

PRIDE Industries; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,492 - 34,882; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in Seattle is seeking a diligent Janitor to perform custodial services under close supervision. The successful candidate will maintain cleanliness in offices, cafeterias, and other facilities, ensuring a safe environment for all. Responsibilities range from trash removal to equipment upkeep, aligning with safety standards.

Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills, and flexibility in their working hours is essential. This role promotes inclusivity by requiring candidates to have a disability, supporting the company’s mission to create job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 year of work experience, preferably in custodial services.
• Ability to follow instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals.
• Must be flexible with work hours and tasks assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial services in various locations.
• Use proper materials and methods to ensure safety.
• Respond to customer requests according to procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Cleaning and detailing

Chemical handling

Tools

Scrubbers

Buffers

Job description

Pay Rate

$21.55 per hour

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

AbilityOne

This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job: Janitor

Job Code: V61 Janitor

SCA Occup:

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: August 2018

SUPERVISES: There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under close supervision, performs general custodial services in customer locations or other assigned area(s), including cleaning and detailing conference rooms, offices, cafeteria, courthouses, classrooms, government facilities and common areas. Employees in this job class use proper materials and methods to assure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. This job class requires knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, supplies and procedures, and the ability to perform quality work in a safe manner.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Performs cleaning services using proper equipment and supplies, and follows procedures for safe use and operation.
2. Cleans facilities, restrooms, common areas, cafeterias.
3. Removes trash, replaces plastic trash bags.
4. Dusts and polishes equipment, furniture, or fixtures.
5. Cleans tables and microwaves.
6. Vacuum carpets, sweep, mop, and deodorize floors.
7. Cleans walls, arranges furniture, and cleans window blinds.
8. Uses correct chemicals on all surfaces, fills all dispensers.
9. Maintains quality of work and customer satisfaction. Responds to customer requests according to established procedures, or refers to supervisor.
10. Cleans spills promptly.
11. Cleans and maintains custodial equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
12. May wax and buff floors on a regular basis.
13. May operate equipment such as a cardboard bailer.
14. May monitor inventory and supply areas.
15. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 0 to 1 year of work experience, preferably in custodial services;
• Ability to follow instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies and equipment;
• Ability to follow structured process and procedures, and to learn to use specialized departmental equipment, including that used in custodial services such as scrubbers and buffers;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others; including ability to identify and report product and equipment needs;
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
• Availability to work evenings; flexibility of schedule changes, work duration and task assignments;
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Not Applicable

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: Not Applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maneuvering in and around the worksite
• Standing and walking
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Grasping both small & large objects
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment, or at a customer’s location, such as a commissary environment, a federal courthouse, or a military base. Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, noise from equipment in maintenance environment, and depending on indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to cold or heat.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.