Lead Float Janitor - Seattle, United States - Plymouth Housing Group

Description

Job Description

SALARY

$31.63 per hour

FIND OUT ABOUT THIS ROLE AND OUR MISSION TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE

The Lead Float Janitor ensures a safe, clean living and work environment within Plymouth Housing's buildings. This position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), encompasses major janitorial duties, including maintaining common baths, showers, toilets, hallways, stairs, and common areas. Duties also involve purchasing decisions, handling callouts, conducting onboarding and training for janitorial staff, and overseeing inventory of equipment and supplies.

Plymouth Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. With apartment buildings throughout King County, Plymouth is helping the most vulnerable members of our community leave homelessness behind forever. At Plymouth, we're not simply trying to get people off the streets. We provide supportive services like case management and health care so that our residents can thrive long-term. As part of our strategic vision, we are building internal behavioral health services and transforming our systems to address rapid growth and the changing needs of residents.

This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO BE DOING IN THIS ROLE AT PLYMOUTH HOUSING

• Maintain order and sanitation in living and work areas, including offices and outside grounds.
• Maintain order and sanitation in living and work areas, including offices and outside grounds.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, support and guidance to the Janitorial Staff by assisting with onboarding, training and guidance.
• Reassign responsibilities during callouts.
• Perform floor stripping, waxing, and buffing, monitor building cleanliness, and conduct pest control treatments.
• Handle various cleaning tasks such as windows, carpets, walls, and furnishings, as well as trash disposal and light maintenance.
• Assist with restocking supply closets, respond to work orders, and participate in team meetings and goal-setting.
• Conduct safety escorts, obtain fall prevention training, and assist with emergencies.
• Conduct move-out reports, deliver supplies, train other float janitors, inspect unit turns, and oversee deep cleaning projects.
• Conduct facility walk-throughs, inspections, and maintenance checks, and prepare work orders for repairs.
• Ensure completion and correctness of work orders performed by maintenance employees or contractors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D certificate with four or more years of progressive and practical experience in at least one or more of the skilled trades previously described.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License with a clean DMV record.
• Experience working with diverse, low-income or special needs population.
• Knowledge of Hazmat procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Outlook.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Join us and be a catalyst for positive change

Plymouth Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train and promote employees based on merit and business needs, and without regard for race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.