Lead Janitor

About the Role

Seattle Center is seeking a skilled professional for a full-time 2nd shift Lead Janitor position to lead a crew of janitors responsible for cleaning facilities at Seattle Center. The Lead Janitor reports to the Operations Crew Chief in the Technical Facilities Management Unit.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a small crew of janitors and performing various janitorial duties, including collecting and disposing of trash and waste, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning restrooms, and replenishing supplies. Additional responsibilities include training, scheduling, and evaluating the work of janitors, maintaining routine accounting records, and assisting in moving furniture and testing new products and equipment.

• Lead a small crew of janitors responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety of various commercial facilities at Seattle Center
• Perform janitor duties, such as collecting and disposing of trash and waste, sweeping of outside areas and sidewalks, mopping, refinishing and polishing floors, cleaning of restrooms and replenishing supplies
• Train, schedule, coordinate, and evaluate the work of Janitors
• Maintain routine accounting records, inventories and stock levels utilizing an automated system
• Assist in moving furniture and other objects
• Assist in testing and researching new products and equipment
• Perform basic maintenance work on equipment
• Act as liaison between janitorial crew and various levels of management

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this position include two years of janitorial services experience. Combinations of education, training, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability. A current Washington State driver's license is also required.

• Two years janitorial services experience
• Current Washington State driver's license

Preferred qualifications include one year of experience as a lead working in facilities comparable to Seattle Center, a safety-oriented attitude, and the ability to read and write in English and perform basic math skills.

• One year experience as a lead working in facilities comparable to Seattle Center
• Possess a safety-oriented attitude and be detail oriented
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic math skills
• Proficient with email, familiar in Word and Excel
• Demonstrated superior leadership leading small crews over an extended period
• Excellent communication and customer service skills for clients, customers and the public consisting of people from diverse backgrounds
• Have event support experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be able to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time. The shift for this position will be evening shift - 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Friday through Tuesday after a 2-week training period on the day shift (4:30 am – 1:00 pm).

• Able and willing to work the shift assigned which will include working weekends and holidays
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time
• Required to lift objects weighing 50 pounds or less
• Requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances
• Required to work on ladders/scaffolding above floor level

Pay

The full pay range for this step-progression position is $30.30 - $32.82 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $30.30 hourly.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.