Janitor 1- Seattle

Grand Central Bakery; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Central Bakery seeks a dependable Janitor 1 to keep the facility and grounds clean, sanitary, and compliant with health codes. The role may involve driving company vehicles to multiple Grand Central Bakery locations when qualified.

The position is full-time with weekend work required and a comprehensive benefits package. Major responsibilities include cleaning tasks, equipment maintenance support, and ensuring safety and cleanliness across bakery and café operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Working knowledge of and ability to speak and understand basic English required
• Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card
• Regular attendance and ability to work scheduled days/shifts including weekends and holidays
• Basic math skills
• To drive: valid Oregon or Washington license with 5 years driving experience and clean driving record
• Follows Driver Safety Manual policies and may require a company driving test
• Ability to work independently with high autonomy and adapt to changing task-lists

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping and mopping
• Dust and clean vertical surfaces, ducts, and high areas
• Empty trash and recycling containers
• Wash and document laundry usage at the location
• Provide ongoing project landscaping as directed
• Support equipment maintenance including repairs or installations
• Maintain or install on-site equipment like ovens, dishwashers, mixers, freezers
• If qualified, drive and transport equipment and supplies to Grand Central Bakery locations
• Adhere to Grand Central Bakery mission, values, and promote respectful team collaboration
• Deliver excellent customer service and follow the three-step service approach
• Report hazards and injuries promptly and comply with safety requirements

Skills

Drivers license

Learning Agility

High Standards

Team Player

Change Agility

Informal Communication

Initiative

Drive and Energy

Results Orientation

Organizing and Planning

Composure

Self-Objectivity

Job description

Job Summary:

The Janitor 1 position is responsible for keeping the entire facility and grounds clean, sanitary and in compliance with all applicable health and sanitation codes to support the production of great artisan bread and delicious café food. The Janitor 1 position is the first of four Maintenance levels. This position may drive Grand Central Bakery vehicles to various Grand Central Bakery locations if requirements are met.

Compensation:

$22.48/hour + Comprehensive benefits package.

• Full- time role

Schedule Requirements:

Must be able to work, Friday, Saturday and Sundays

Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends is required.

Competencies Required for this Position:

• Drivers license required
• Learning Agility
• High Standards
• Team Player
• Change Agility
• Informal Communication
• Initiative
• Drive and Energy
• Results Orientation
• Organizing and Planning
• Composure
• Self-Objectivity

Supervision:

This position reports to the Facilities Manager and is accountable to the Janitorial Lead.

Essential job responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily and other assigned cleaning tasks including but not limited to:
• Sweeping
• Mopping
• Dusting and cleaning of vertical surfaces, ducts, and high areas such as tops of coolers and ovens bakery and café equipment
• Emptying all trash and recycling into the appropriate bins.
• Washing, sorting and documenting laundry use at assigned location.
• Providing ongoing or specific project landscaping as directed.
• Provide on-site support for equipment and technical issues as directed including ongoing preventative maintenance, repairs, or installation of on-site equipment.
• Maintenance or installation of on-site equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, mixers, and freezers.
• If qualified and approved to drive, transports equipment, cleaning supplies, and other maintenance employees to and from Grand Central Bakery locations to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks using company vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Knows and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Grand Central Bakery in all parts of their job.
• Works collaboratively with a team. Communicates respectfully and professionally with teammates.
• Delivers excellent customer service - follows the 3 steps to great service at all times.
• Maintains competencies and demonstrate continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment.
• Is committed to creating an anti-racist organization by actively opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance. Supports a culturally inclusive environment through the language and conduct of mutual respect and critical self-reflection.
• Knows and demonstrates efficient, correct, and safe work and procedures.
• Follows all safety requirements, safety training, and instructions.
• Notifies manager if they ever become aware of a potential hazard in the workplace.
• Promptly reports all injuries, big or small, that are sustained while at work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Working knowledge of and ability to speak and understand basic English required
• Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department guidelines at all times.
• Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days and being on time. May be required to work a variety of days and shifts to meeting business need including weekends and holidays.
• Basic math skills required
• In order to drive the following requirements must be met.
  • Has and maintains a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license with 5 years of driving experience and a driving record acceptable to Grand Central Bakery.
  • Follows policies and procedures in the Driver Safety Manual at all times.
  • Must pass a company administered driving test.
• The ability to work independently and efficiently with a high degree of autonomy is required.
• Flexibility and attention to detail to accurately fulfill frequently changing task-lists.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Brooms, mops, and mop bucket
• Pressure washer
• Ladders
• Commercial clothes washer and dryer
• Commercial dishwasher
• Hand tools
• Company Vehicles (sprinter van or similar)

Physical Requirements:

S: Seldom (1-10%) O: Occasional (10-30%) F: Frequent (30%-70%) C: Constant (Over 70%) N/A: Not Applicable

N/A

Standing

C

Walking

C

Driving

O

Hearing

C

C

Lifting

F – 50 lbs.

Carrying

F – 50 lbs.

Talking

O

F

Bending/ Twisting at waist

F

F

Crouching/Kneeling

F

O

Reaching above shoulder

F

Repetitive Arm/ Hand Motion

F

C

F

Pushing/Pulling

F

Foot controls/Driving

O

Environmental Conditions

• This position works in a building shared with production facilities is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat).
• This position works in a moderately warm and dusty environment and involves a high level of exposure to water and cleaning chemicals.
• This position walks up to 3 miles per shift.

It is understood that this does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Janitor 1 position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.

Compostura

• o Barrer
• o Trapear

N/A

C

Caminar

C

O

C

Ver

C

F

50 libras

Cargar

F

50 libras

Hablar

O

F

F

F

Agacharse

F

Arrastrarse

O

F

F

Manipular

/ Agarrar

Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do - from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.