Custodian And Maintenance Facility Assistant

Custodian And Maintenance Facility Assistant

Africa town Community Land Trust (ACLT) seeks a highly organized individual with cleaning and maintenance experience who contributes to a safe and healthy work and living environment. The successful candidate will be skilled in cleaning, safety, and maintenance practices for disinfecting, sanitizing, and operating heavy-duty janitorial equipment in high-traffic areas accessed by community members, guests, residents, and staff. This is a full-time position reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.

The position primarily serves the Benu Community Home and will travel to other ACLT facilities as needed.

Africa town Community Land Trust works to support community ownership of land in the Central District, contributing to cultural and economic thriving for people in the African diaspora in the Greater Seattle area. The ACLT board includes real estate professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and long-time community members from the Central District.

To acquire, develop, and steward land in Greater Seattle to empower and preserve the Black community.

Vibrant and thriving Black communities through land ownership.

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant and Custodian provide a safe and clean environment for facilities, employees, and guests. Daily responsibilities are shared between two locations within ACLT, with William Gross Center as the primary custodial location. The role collaborates with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, other custodians, and program managers to ensure daily cleaning and sanitization and proper maintenance of building areas.

• Contribute to the efficient delivery of cleaning services and maintenance work orders by completing routine cleaning tasks on schedule, troubleshooting issues, and performing extra duties as assigned.
• General Janitorial Duties: empty waste and recycling, clean and wipe reception areas, elevators, foyers, stairwells, kitchens and food prep areas, offices, conference rooms, and other spaces; clean exterior of microwaves; sanitize hard surfaces and appliances; vacuum high-traffic areas daily and other areas as needed; monitor facility perimeter and waste removal.
• Hard Floor Care: manage cleaning supply inventory, assist with meeting room setup, dust and clean surfaces, dust-mop and wet-mop floors, restock paper products, and perform floor care (strip, wax, top clean).
• Restroom Sanitation: clean, sanitize, and disinfect sinks, toilets, stall doors, counters, and mirrors; replace paper products and soap, dust-mop and wet-mop floors; perform monthly top scrubbing of hard floors; daily cleaning of all hard floor surfaces; interior windows maintenance as needed.
• General Maintenance Duties: collaborate with the Facilities Manager on supply ordering, perform weekly inspections, respond to maintenance requests (plumbing, electrical, appliances, furniture), inspect facilities for safety hazards, perform basic maintenance tasks (painting, carpentry, drywall, bulb replacements), assist with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and other equipment, follow safety protocols and building codes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and assist with inventory management and preventive maintenance programs. Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors as needed.
• Uphold safety and cleanliness standards and maintain organization in maintenance storage areas and workshops.

• Minimum: 3 years of janitorial or cleaning experience in an office environment or public facility
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent technical experience
• Positive attitude and customer service experience
• Basic computer skills with ability to read and respond to emails with proper grammar
• Excellent follow-through and organizational skills for cleaning requests
• Ability to work well in a team or independently
• Knowledge of hazardous cleaning chemicals and proper usage
• Knowledge of cleaning and disposal of biohazardous waste and blood borne pathogens
• Knowledge of OSHA cleaning guidelines including COVID cleaning standards
• Certifications are welcome but not required

• Five years of maintenance assistant and/or janitorial experience
• Lead worker in building maintenance, landscaping, or janitorial
• HVAC certification

Physical ability to perform the job includes long periods of standing, walking, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Tasks include cleaning, maintenance, and equipment operation; periodic painting, carpentry, drywall work, bulb replacement, and equipment maintenance. Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies, secure fire doors, and assist with meeting room setups as needed.

• Attach a resume detailing your relevant professional experience.
• Include a cover letter describing how you qualify and why you are interested in working at Africa town Community Land Trust.

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