Janitor 2- Seattle

Grand Central Bakery; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Central Bakery in Seattle, WA seeks a Janitor 2 to maintain cleanliness of facilities and grounds to support production of artisan bread and café offerings. The role involves potential driving to multiple locations and requires a valid license with acceptable driving record.

The position is full-time with a flexible schedule; duties include equipment maintenance support, inventory tasks, and adherence to health and safety standards in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English required.
• Must maintain a valid Food Handler's Card and follow health department guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waste disposal.
• Support laundry processing and document usage at the location.
• Provide on-site support for equipment maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Transport equipment and supplies between Grand Central Bakery locations when qualified and approved to drive.
• Complete inventory and documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain safety and adhere to company policies and DEI practices.
• Assist with training and coaching of team members and report hazards promptly.

Skills

Learning Agility

High Standards

Team Player

Change Agility

Informal Communication

Initiative

Drive and Energy

Results Orientation

Organizing and Planning

Composure

Self-Objectivity

Job description

Janitor 2- Seattle

Grand Central Bakery Seattle, Washington, United States

About this position

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.

Job Summary: Janitorial Employees are 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 2 Driver position is the second of four Maintenance levels. This position may drive Grand Central Bakery vehicles to various Grand Central Bakery locations if requirements are met.

**This role requires driving, candidates must have valid drivers license and a driving record acceptable to Grand Central Bakery.

Pay: $24.61/ hour

• Full-time role

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

Schedule Requirements: Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility is essential including the ability to work extra hours or days based on department needs.

Competencies Required for this Position:

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

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.
• Complete all ordering and inventory duties as assigned in the appropriate systems or documents with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Responsible for accurately and promptly completing all required documentation and communication systems: laundry numbers, travel check list, equipment spreadsheets, workbook, and feedback via email to site managers.
• 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. Models and encourages respectful and professional channels of communication between teammates.
• Deliver excellent customer service - follows the 3 steps to great service at all times and supports teammates in the same.
• 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. Understands company Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concepts and is able to explain them to teammates.
• Has a positive impact on teammates by setting behavior, work ethic, and work quality.
• Knows and demonstrates efficient, correct, and safe work and procedures.
• Contributes to the training of team members.
• Coaches team members on the floor.
• Follows all safety requirements, safety training, and instructions.
• Notifies manager if they ever become aware of a potential hazard in the workplace.
• Able to enter maintenance and safety tickets into FMX
• Promptly reports all injuries, big or small, that are sustained while at work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to read, write, and speak 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
• Basic computer skills including use of MS Outlook or similar email program 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 required
• Flexibility and attention to detail to accurately fulfill frequently changing task-lists required

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

• Standing: C
• Walking: C
• Driving: O
• Hearing: C
• Lifting: F – 50 lbs.
• Carrying: F – 50 lbs.
• Talking: O
• Bending/ Twisting at waist: F
• Crouching/Kneeling: F
• Reaching above shoulder: F
• Repetitive Arm/ Hand Motion: 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 2 position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.