Seattle Staffing is hiring: Janitor - Lyon Building in Seattle

Janitor Position at Downtown Emergency Service Center

The Janitor performs a variety of cleaning and minor repair tasks in assigned Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) facilities to keep the properties looking good and functioning well.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform necessary janitorial and maintenance tasks in all areas of assigned facilities.
• Monitor facilities and equipment for damage and provide upkeep and repair as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning assignments by following a regular cleaning schedule.
• Complete other cleaning duties, including unit turnovers, as assigned.
• Communicate repair or extensive cleaning needs to supervisor before starting work.
• Work at ground level or from ladders. Carry and lift heavy materials, containers, ladders, tools, and other equipment to and around work sites.
• Report building or apartment repairs needed during work to supervisor for electrical systems, general carpentry, and plumbing.
• Respond to emergencies, initiating emergency maintenance actions, cleaning up debris, water, etc., and contacting supervisors.
• Safeguard building and unit keys, never giving anyone access to occupied tenant units.
• Read and record in maintenance logs or other record-keeping systems to receive assignments and communicate progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings, as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Two years of janitorial/maintenance experience, preferred.
• Ability to organize workload and complete duties with minimum direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from various backgrounds.
• Ability to handle a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior from clients.
• Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and of consideration and respect for clients.

Physical demands include:

• Constant standing and/or walking, sitting, climbing ladders & stairs, bending/stooping, squatting/crouched, kneeling and reaching above shoulders frequently.
• Crawling occasionally.
• Frequent lifting, pushing/pulling and carrying items weighing up to 75 pounds including heavy materials, ladders, tools and other equipment to and around work sites.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to tolerate strong odors and ability to wear appropriate protective equipment.

DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $31.42 - $34.69 per hour