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Day Porter Janitor (Apartment Building – Day Shift)

Location: Federal Way, WA

Compensation: $20.50/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week

Position Summary

We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Day Porter Janitor to maintain the cleanliness and presentation of an apartment building’s common areas. This daytime role is essential to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and guests.

You’ll be a key part of the onsite team, working independently to ensure that shared spaces remain spotless, well-stocked, and presentable throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of lobbies, hallways, elevators, stairwells, mailrooms, fitness centers, and restrooms
• Clean and restock all common-area restrooms
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust high-traffic areas throughout the shift
• Remove trash and recycling from common spaces and designated collection points
• Spot-clean glass doors, windows, and mirrors
• Monitor and clean exterior areas such as entrances, walkways, courtyards, and parking lots
• Respond promptly to spills, trash overflow, or other cleaning needs
• Assist with light cleaning in vacant units during move-ins/move-outs as needed
• Report maintenance issues or safety concerns to property management
• Represent the building with a courteous, professional presence in all resident and guest interactions
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience in janitorial, porter, or general maintenance roles
• (residential or hospitality preferred)
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and handle physically demanding tasks
• Comfortable using cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly
• High attention to detail and strong time-management skills
• Friendly, professional, and service-focused demeanor
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently

Perks & Environment

• Steady daytime hours (great for work-life balance)
• Positive and respectful team culture
• Direct impact on resident satisfaction and community pride
  
  

Apply Today

If you take pride in keeping space clean and welcoming, and enjoy working in a residential community setting, we’d love to hear from you.

We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates from a variety of backgrounds, and multicultural candidates are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, and, if necessary, disciplined without regard to sex, race, religion, creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political ideology or activity, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status. All applicants are carefully screened and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, aptitudes, experience, and previous work record. In addition, we do not discriminate on the basis of genetic information in its employment related policies and practices, including coverage under its health benefits program. You must be able to pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

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