Sanitation Worker

Calypso; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Calypso in Erie, PA seeks a Janitor / Sanitation Specialist to maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready facility across cultivation and processing areas. You will perform daily housekeeping, manage scrubs/uniform laundry, and execute cannabis-specific sanitation using approved chemicals according to SOPs.

Responsibilities include sanitation of rooms and equipment, waste handling, chemical safety, log documentation, and coordination with facilities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year janitorial/housekeeping or sanitation experience in manufacturing, food/CPG, healthcare, or cannabis preferred.
• Able to read/follow SOPs, dilution charts, and SDS; basic recordkeeping on paper or tablet.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-minded; excellent attendance and time management.

Responsibilities

• Clean and restock restrooms and break areas; sweep/mop floors; dust/clean surfaces and high-touch points.
• Maintain entrances, hallways, offices, and common areas to 5S standards; stage supplies (liners, towels, soap, sanitizer).
• Production-Area Sanitation (Cannabis-Specific)
• Sanitize processing rooms (dry, cure, trim, packaging) and cultivation support spaces per frequency (daily/weekly/deep clean).
• Clean equipment exteriors, carts, bins, tables, and drains; follow validated dilutions/contact times and color-coded tools to prevent cross-contamination.
• Document all sanitation tasks on approved logs; support line-clearance cleaning between strains/lots as scheduled.
• Laundry (Scrubs & Uniforms)Collect, launder, dry, and stage clean garments; manage size assortments and par levels; operate machines safely and maintain filters/chemicals.
• Segregate soiled vs. clean; follow contamination-control practices; log loads and chemical usage.
• Waste Handling & Disposal. Segregate general waste, recyclables, and cannabis process waste per SOPs; ensure containers are labeled, closed, and staged in designated areas.
• Assist with rendering cannabis waste non-consumable (e.g., mixing with non-usable material) under supervision; complete required logs and transfers.
• Coordinate pickups with Facilities or licensed vendors; keep staging areas tidy and compliant.
• Chemical Management & Safety
• Mix and label sanitation chemicals to spec (no off-label use); maintain SDS access and secondary container labels.
• Use required PPE; practice safe lifting/ergonomics; place wet-floor signage; report hazards immediately.
• Documentation & Communication
• Complete sanitation, laundry, and waste logs accurately and on time; support audits with clean, current records.
• Communicate low stock, equipment issues (vacuums, washers, autoscrubbers), or room access conflicts to the Manager promptly.

Skills

Janitorial experience

SOP adherence

Safety-oriented

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Vacuums

Washers

Autoscrubbers

Job description

Role Summary

The Janitor / Sanitation Specialist maintains a clean, safe, and audit-ready Grower/Processor facility. This role performs daily housekeeping and janitorial tasks; manages laundry for scrubs and uniforms; executes cannabis-specific sanitation (rooms, tools, equipment) using approved chemicals; and supports compliant waste handling and disposal. Works across cultivation, post-harvest/cure, extraction-adjacent areas, packaging, warehouse/vault, offices, restrooms, and common spaces—following SOPs, safety rules, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

1. Clean and restock restrooms and break areas; sweep/mop floors; dust/clean surfaces and high-touch points; remove trash and recyclables.
2. Maintain entrances, hallways, offices, and common areas to 5S standards; stage supplies (liners, towels, soap, sanitizer).
3. Production-Area Sanitation (Cannabis-Specific)
4. Sanitize processing rooms (dry, cure, trim, packaging) and cultivation support spaces per frequency (daily/weekly/deep clean).
5. Clean equipment exteriors, carts, bins, tables, and drains; follow validated dilutions/contact times and color-coded tools to prevent cross-contamination.
6. Document all sanitation tasks on approved logs; support line-clearance cleaning between strains/lots as scheduled.
7. Laundry (Scrubs & Uniforms)Collect, launder, dry, and stage clean garments; manage size assortments and par levels; operate machines safely and maintain filters/chemicals.
8. Segregate soiled vs. clean; follow contamination-control practices; log loads and chemical usage.
9. Waste Handling & Disposal. Segregate general waste, recyclables, and cannabis process waste per SOPs; ensure containers are labeled, closed, and staged in designated areas.
10. Assist with rendering cannabis waste non-consumable (e.g., mixing with non-usable material) under supervision; complete required logs and transfers.
11. Coordinate pickups with Facilities or licensed vendors; keep staging areas tidy and compliant.
12. Chemical Management & Safety
13. Mix and label sanitation chemicals to spec (no off-label use); maintain SDS access and secondary container labels.
14. Use required PPE; practice safe lifting/ergonomics; place wet-floor signage; report hazards immediately.
15. Documentation & Communication
16. Complete sanitation, laundry, and waste logs accurately and on time; support audits with clean, current records.
17. Communicate low stock, equipment issues (vacuums, washers, autoscrubbers), or room access conflicts to the Manager promptly.

Qualifications

1+ year janitorial/housekeeping or sanitation experience in manufacturing, food/CPG, healthcare, or cannabis preferred.

Able to read/follow SOPs, dilution charts, and SDS; basic recordkeeping on paper or tablet.

Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-minded; excellent attendance and time

management.

Physical & Schedule Requirements

Stand/walk for extended periods; lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs; frequent bending/reaching.

Work in varied environments: warm/humid grow rooms, cool/dry rooms, wet cleaning

areas, and standard office spaces; routine exposure to sanitation chemicals (PPE

provided/required).

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, or because of the liability for service in the armed forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.