Janitor

Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC) is hiring a reliable Janitor to maintain a clean and safe environment for children and staff in Seattle. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, and restocking supplies across classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to communicate with staff, and flexibility to support events and seasonal maintenance. Pay ranges from $22.97 to $26.39 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience performing janitorial cleaning tasks in school or childcare environments.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and maintain sanitation standards.
• Reliable and able to communicate with staff and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust floors and surfaces in classrooms and common areas.
• Disinfect high-touch areas such as door handles, tables, and light switches.
• Dispose of trash/recycle/compost and restock supplies as needed.
• Clean and maintain restrooms; wash windows and assist with floor upkeep.
• Assist with outdoor play area cleanliness and school events as needed.
• Communicate cleaning updates and safety concerns to supervisor daily.

Skills

Cleaning

Disinfecting

Safety awareness

Job description

Position Summary

The Janitor's primary responsibility is to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for children and staff. This includes sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, sanitizing, and performing other routine cleaning tasks throughout the facility.

• Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting floors, furniture, school materials, and sanitizing classrooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Disinfecting: Using appropriate cleaning agents to sanitize high-touch areas, including door handles, tables, counter tops, chairs, and light switches.
• Trash/Recycle/Compost Removal: Collecting and disposing of trash/recycle/compost from all areas, including classrooms and restrooms.
• Restroom Maintenance: Cleaning, mopping, disinfecting, and restocking restroom facilities.
• Window Cleaning: Washing interior and exterior windows, sills, and frames.
• Floor Maintenance: Assisting with floor cleaning and upkeep.
• Outdoor Play Area Maintenance: Keeping outdoor play areas clean and free of debris or hazards.
• Supply Management: Ensuring adequate supplies of cleaning materials, paper towels, hand soap, etc. Communicate to the supervisor when more cleaning materials are running low and need restock.
• Safety and Security: Ensuring fire and safety regulations are followed, inspecting premises for damage or intrusion, and addressing hazards promptly. Identifying and reporting any potential hazards, such as spills or broken items, to the supervisor.
• Event Support: Setting up equipment, moving furniture, and assisting with school events as needed.
• Seasonal and Outdoor Duties: Snow and ice removal, groundskeeping, mowing lawns, sweeping walkways, and maintaining outdoor areas.
• Maintenance: Performing minor maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and performing small repair tasks.
• Communicate regularly with staff regarding cleaning updates and potential hazards. Touch base with supervisor daily to ensure important information is shared and understood, and use daily logs to document cleaning needs, safety concerns, and other necessary information.
  

Essential Functions

The Janitor's primary responsibility is to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for children and staff. This includes sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, sanitizing, and performing other routine cleaning tasks throughout the facility.

• Cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting floors, furniture, school materials, and sanitizing classrooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Disinfecting: Using appropriate cleaning agents to sanitize high-touch areas, including door handles, tables, counter tops, chairs, and light switches.
• Trash/Recycle/Compost Removal: Collecting and disposing of trash/recycle/compost from all areas, including classrooms and restrooms.
• Restroom Maintenance: Cleaning, mopping, disinfecting, and restocking restroom facilities.
• Window Cleaning: Washing interior and exterior windows, sills, and frames.
• Floor Maintenance: Assisting with floor cleaning and upkeep.
• Outdoor Play Area Maintenance: Keeping outdoor play areas clean and free of debris or hazards.
• Supply Management: Ensuring adequate supplies of cleaning materials, paper towels, hand soap, etc. Communicate to the supervisor when more cleaning materials are running low and need restock.
• Safety and Security: Ensuring fire and safety regulations are followed, inspecting premises for damage or intrusion, and addressing hazards promptly. Identifying and reporting any potential hazards, such as spills or broken items, to the supervisor.
• Event Support: Setting up equipment, moving furniture, and assisting with school events as needed.
• Seasonal and Outdoor Duties: Snow and ice removal, groundskeeping, mowing lawns, sweeping walkways, and maintaining outdoor areas.
• Maintenance: Performing minor maintenance tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and performing small repair tasks.
• Communicate regularly with staff regarding cleaning updates and potential hazards. Touch base with supervisor daily to ensure important information is shared and understood, and use daily logs to document cleaning needs, safety concerns, and other necessary information.
  

Note: The job duties listed here are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties in order to meet the needs of DLEC.

Pay Rate: $22.97 - $26.39

Hours: 20 hours weekly (4 hours daily)

Benefits

As a Denise Louie Education Center team member, you may receive some or all of the following employee benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and options for supplemental Insurance coverage.
• Team members are eligible to participate in the company 401(k) plan, which offers a non-elective employer contribution after an introductory period.
• In addition, eligible full-time and part-time employees will accrue up to 18 days of PTO, eleven paid holidays, and one personal holiday annually.
• Additional compensation may come in the form of tuition reimbursement, hiring, retention, longevity, referral, or special assignment bonuses, subject to budgetary limitations.

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