Custodian

LithexNW is hiring a Part-Time Custodian to join our team!

The Custodian plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment throughout LithtexNW's commercial printing facility in Bellingham. This position is responsible for providing routine custodial services in office areas, restrooms, breakrooms, and designated production spaces during evening hours.

Flexible scheduling available! Choose the schedule that works best for you. 2.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, or 4 to 4.5 hours per day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a flexible part-time role while helping keep our facility clean, safe, and welcoming for employees and visitors.

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Location: Bellingham, WA

Wage: 19.73 per hour

Schedule: 4:30 PM start time working 12.5 hours per week. Flexible schedule of either 2.5 hours per day OR longer shifts Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Benefits

• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually (hours prorated for part-time)
• Up to 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Days of Floating Holiday; 3 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via SupportLinc including three free therapy sessions per year
• Pet Insurance Discount Program
• Highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative team
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program

Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and janitorial duties throughout office, breakroom, restroom, and designated production areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean floors, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other facility surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sinks, toilets, urinals, partitions, and floors.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and dispose of waste in designated areas.
• Clean glass, windows, doors, and other interior surfaces to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Restock cleaning and restroom supplies as needed and report supply shortages.
• Identify and report facility maintenance, safety, equipment, or security concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Safely use, maintain, and store custodial equipment, cleaning products, keys, and supplies in accordance with established procedures.
• follow Northwest Center safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Secure assigned areas at the end of the shift, including ensuring doors are locked, lights are turned off as appropriate, and the facility is left in a safe and secure condition.

Requirements

• Previous custodial or commercial cleaning experience. (Preferred)Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment, tools, and cleaning products.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, customers, and facility staff.
• Ability to maintain assigned work schedules and complete tasks within established timeframes.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and lift while performing custodial duties.
• Frequently push, pull, move, and operate custodial equipment and supply carts.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of lighter materials and supplies.
• Use hands and fingers to operate cleaning equipment, handle supplies, and perform routine cleaning tasks.
• Safely work around cleaning chemicals, equipment, and active production environments.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.
• May occasionally use ladders or step stools to access elevated surfaces for cleaning.
• Work independently during evening hours with limited on-site supervision.

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at jobs@nwcenter.org.

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion - we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans' status.