Custodian Full-time

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.

About the role

Maintain clean stores, buildings, and other facilities.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, dust and wipe furniture, empty wastebaskets and trash containers, handle 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 the building.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; report any potential hazards or accidents.
• Participate in annual safety training.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• No prior experience required.

Qualifications

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

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
• Interpreting data and problem-solving.
• Communicating with the public.
• Creating written communication and completing written orders.

Working Conditions

• Indoor/outdoor environment; temperature varies with weather.
• Manages hazardous materials within safety procedures.
• Exposure to dust.

Pay

$17.13/hour

Benefits

• 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 employees).
• 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) holidays, and sick time.
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mentorship Program.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Paid Job Training.