Sanitation Specialist

Savvyherb; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvyherb in Jessup, MD is seeking a full-time Sanitation Associate earning $17/hr to clean, stock, and maintain building areas. You will operate cleaning equipment, follow health and safety rules, and support garden sanitation tasks as needed.

Key duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, inspecting facilities, noting repair needs, stocking supplies, and assisting harvest sanitation. Must be at least 21, registered with the state cannabis commission, and able to lift 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and work at heights; must be 21+ and register with state cannabis commission.

Responsibilities

• Clean and supply designated building areas, including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning ceiling vents and restrooms.
• Perform and document routine inspection activities.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.
• Support harvest sanitation of gardens as needed.
• Utilize sanitation equipment such as sprayers, power mops, steam cleaners, etc.
• Notify management of deficiencies or repair needs.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Operate heavy machinery safely

Physical stamina (25 lbs)

Cannabis commission registration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• The Sanitation Associate is a full-time role ($17/hr) responsible for cleaning, stocking, and maintaining building areas, using various equipment, and supporting garden sanitation tasks.
• Key duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, performing heavy cleaning projects, routine inspections, and notifying management of repair needs while adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Minimum qualifications include knowledge of cleaning chemicals, ability to operate heavy machinery safely, physical stamina for lifting up to 25 pounds and working at heights, and being registered with the state’s cannabis commission.
• Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience in janitorial or maintenance roles, and familiarity with MSDS and OSHA standards; the work involves physical demands and exposure to cleaning chemicals in a warehouse setting.

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of the building and carrying out sanitation, stocking, and cleaning duties.

This is a full-time position at $17/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and supply designated building areas, including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning ceiling vents and restrooms.
• Perform and document routine inspection activities.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.
• Support harvest in sanitation of gardens as needed.
• Utilize various machines and sanitation equipment such as sprayers, power mops, steam cleaners, etc.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or repair needs.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Must be able to operate and maintain heavy equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Able to climb, squat, bend, twist, stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in janitorial, custodial, and/or maintenance fields preferred.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) knowledge preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to cleaning products/chemicals such as bleach, detergents, abrasives, degreasers, acid cleaners, alkalis, Organic Solvents and Other cleaning agents. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.