Janitor

Catholic-Charities-Serving-Central-Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is seeking a dependable Janitor to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at our 73-unit housing property, Casa de la Mora. Responsibilities include cleaning common areas, reporting maintenance issues, and assisting with painting and inventory control.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, prior janitorial experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work weekdays 8am–5pm with on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior janitorial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and facilities.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Clean appliances, sanitize trash cans, sweep, mop, and vacuum.
• Wash windows, check exterior lighting, and grip safety procedures.
• Assist with painting and inventory control of supplies.
• Work safely and follow EPA/OSHA regulations.
• Be on-call for emergencies and respond to incidents.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

People skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Property management software

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Janitor to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at our newly built 73-unit housing property. This community is designed to support low-income individuals, adults with disabilities, and young adults formerly homeless. The Janitor will be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas, assisting in creating a respectful and comfortable living environment for residents and visitors.Responsibilities:Report any maintenance problem areas as soon as possible.Maintains appliances and plumbing.Cleans appliances.Empties and sanitize trash cans.Pick up trash.Vacuums carpets.Sweep and mop hard surface floors per the manufacturer approved methods.Washes windows (Interior/exterior).Checks and replaces exterior lighting on a regular basis.Physically walks the property daily and removes litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds.Shovels snow utilizes snow blower and uses sand as needed to prevent slick conditions.Blows leaves from the parking lot.Assists with painting, as directed.Assists in inventory control of all janitorial equipment and supplies.Always maintain awareness of proper safety precautions.On-call for emergenciesBe aware of all utility shut offs; shutting off immediately as needed in the event of fire or flood.Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained.Perform other duties as assignedJob Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.Physical Requirements:This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring moderate physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and reach heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder. No fear of heights (24 feet or more).The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Non-Physical Requirements:EducationHigh School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)ExperiencePrior Janitor experience or experience in a related fieldSpecial SkillsMust have a working knowledge of building maintenance.Must adhere to pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.The ability to utilize a tablet and/or computer to complete work orders in the property management software.Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.Must be able to work well with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence. English and Spanish preferred.Basic Math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)Ability to receive and follow written instructions.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not requiredLicensure, Registration, CertificationMust show proof of Hep B Vaccination RecordEmployment is conditional upon:Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredWage Range: $17.13 - $20.00 hourly, depending on experienceWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm; available for on-call emergenciesWork Location: Casa de la Mora (73 units)Benefits:13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per yearHealth insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic CharitiesRetirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employmentBasic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic CharitiesFlexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employmentEducation Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employmentAdditional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theftEmployee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing toolsAnnual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employmentIt is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.