Seattle Part-Time Janitor: Build Safe, Clean Communities

Low Income Housing Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays - 10 + floating

Medical, Dental, Vision (HRA/HSA/FSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k (OPEIU8)

403b for non-union

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance Program

Aflac offered

Job summary

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking a part-time Janitor in Seattle to perform routine cleaning and light maintenance of common areas, manage basic supplies, and support site operations at 506 Apartments. This unionized role requires 24 hours per week (Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM) and carries a competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities include responding to maintenance needs, inspecting premises for safety, coordinating with the Special Projects Manager, and assisting with unit

Qualifications

• One year building maintenance or janitorial experience.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with low-income people
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Must pass background and drug screening test

Responsibilities

• Perform and schedule routine janitorial and light maintenance of common areas, grounds maintenance, garbage removal and weeding, replacing locks and light bulbs, performing minor carpentry and painting.
• Respond to light maintenance or cleaning emergencies as needed.
• Respond to shelter clients’ concerns and questions regarding the building’s cleanliness and report maintenance needs to the Special Projects Manager.
• Inspect the building’s interior and exterior each work day for graffiti, damage, lighting not working and any apparent safety hazards.
• Assist the Special Projects Manager with site inspections, at time of turnover or as needed, helping to create work requests for maintenance needs.
• Inventory – maintain basic cleaning and light maintenance supplies.
• Prepare units, including light maintenance, cleaning, painting and helping coordinate any vendor work for new intake for the units in a timely manner.
• Complete LIHI work orders for all non-routine cleaning and grounds work. Also use work requests to document all repair and non-routine work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Problem solving

Diversity experience

Written and verbal skills

Background check

Job description

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking a part-time Janitor in Seattle to perform routine cleaning and light maintenance of common areas, manage basic supplies, and support site operations at 506 Apartments. This unionized role requires 24 hours per week (Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM) and carries a competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities include responding to maintenance needs, inspecting premises for safety, coordinating with the Special Projects Manager, and assisting with unit