Evergreen Goodwill is hiring: Custodian in Shoreline

Shoreline, 14500 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: Custodian

Pay Range: $20.76/hrly

Location: Shoreline

Job Summary

Maintain clean stores, buildings and other facilities.

Essential Functions

Clean and sanitize restrooms, dust and wipe furniture, empty wastebaskets and trash containers, handles recycle materials.

Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences etc.

Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets.

Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.

Follow instructions regarding the safe use of chemicals and supplies.

Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of building.

Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.

Participates in annual safety training.

Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:None

Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses:

Essential Physical Abilities:

Lifting and carrying 30 – 40 pounds; Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers;

Standing for long periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders. Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain), Gear includes safety harness and protective clothing.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

Problem Solving

Communicating with the public

Working Conditions:

Indoor/outdoor environment, temperature varies with weather, manages hazardous materials within safety procedures. Exposure to dust.

Proficiency with Experience:

This job classification requires various levels of proficiency and experience:

Willing (little or no experience required)

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)

Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan

Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program

Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time

Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of r ace, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate .

Shoreline, 14500 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, Washington, United States of America