Janitor - SoDo

Janitor

Location: SoDo (1039 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134) | Schedule: Friday-Tuesday, 10:00am-6:30pm

Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt | Pay: $22.77/hour

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the United States, we are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that provide the community with resources, such as food and shelter opportunities. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward.  

The Salvation Army is seeking a Janitor to provide custodial services to our Seattle Social Services Department. This role helps maintain the cleanliness of Seattle Social Service’s sites while complying with all safety procedures and standards. Responsibilities include performing all building cleaning necessary, maintaining a safe environment, and correct usage of all sanitation chemicals.

The Janitor works closely with both the custodial and maintenance department to ensure facilities are clean, garbage and recycling are taken out in a timely manner and making sure that all safety equipment is being used when necessary. This position will receive supervision from the Janitorial Supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of building cleaning necessary to create and maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and others that use the facilities (including but not limited to, garage parking area, alley, walkways, landscaping, building exteriors, and interiors).
• Perform Daily duties of cleaning and maintaining all restrooms, hallway, and common areas
• Correctly maintain and use sanitation chemicals
• When at the WBC site- Coordinate through the T-Card system on completing maintenance requests, which include turning over rooms, cleaning lockers and bunks, following bed bug protocol, painting, etc.
• Coordinate with immediate supervisor(s) regarding basic maintenance needs - bulb replacement & disposal, minor paint and drywall repair, light carpentry, etc
• Set up tables, chairs, and other items in preparation for programs or events being held at the site.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate with supervisor for purchase of janitorial equipment and supplies
• Perform regular building inspections to assess maintenance needs and coordinate repairs and/or maintenance if appropriate with supervisor(s).
• Perform regular vehicle maintenance by washing and vacuuming vehicles as needed inside and out.
• Monitor and maintain property outside of the building - removal of graffiti, trash, and debris
• Make sure the building meets all safety codes - all exits and stairwells are clear, fire extinguishers functioning, etc - coordinate with supervisor as needed for necessary equipment or supplies
• Maintain garbage, food waste, and recycling dumpsters in accordance with the pick-up schedule
• Operate all vehicles within safety and compliance protocols for TSA employees.
• Respond to emergency situations that may arise making independent decisions within policy guidelines, as necessary.
• Institute security procedures should a critical or threatening incident arise. Provide timely and appropriate notification to police, fire, emergency medical and supervisory authorities.
• Work cooperatively with other Salvation Army staff and programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED, required
• One year of experience as a Janitor or Custodian, required
• Experience doing janitorial duties in a shelter or shelter-like environment (such as a hospital or assisted living facility), preferred
• Experience in customer service, preferred

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance:  Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area.  Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost.  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. 

Life and Voluntary Options.  An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.  Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans:  Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave:  The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave:  12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time. 

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays:  13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

“The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff if required.  The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.”

Once a conditional offer has been made and then accepted by the applicant, The Salvation Army may then ask specific questions about vaccination status, if applicable.  If the applicant requests an exemption, then the processes described in this summary should be followed.

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