Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Building Maintenance

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Yakima, WA 98908
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: High School or GED
• Salary Range: $17.13 - $20.00 hourly
• Travel Requirement:
  Up to 25%
• Shift: Day

We are seeking a dependable and detail‑oriented Janitor to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at our newly built 73-unit housing property. This community is designed to support low‑income individuals, adults with disabilities, and young adults formerly homeless. The Janitor will be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas, assisting in creating a respectful and comfortable living environment for residents and visitors.

• Report any maintenance problem areas as soon as possible
• Maintain appliances and plumbing
• Clean appliances
• Empty and sanitize trash cans
• Pick up trash
• Vacuum carpets
• Sweep and mop hard surface floors per the manufacturer approved methods
• Wash windows (interior/exterior)
• Check and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis
• Physically walk the property daily and remove litter, debris, pet droppings from the grounds
• Shovel snow, utilize snow blower, and use sand as needed to prevent slick conditions
• Blow leaves from the parking lot
• Assist with painting, as directed
• Assist in inventory control of all janitorial equipment and supplies
• Always maintain awareness of proper safety precautions
• Be on-call for emergencies
• Be aware of all utility shut‑offs; shut off immediately as needed in the event of fire or flood
• Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked, and adequate lighting in those areas is maintained
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Physical Requirements:
  • Standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring moderate physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis (up to 90% of the time)
  • Climb stairs and ladders and reach heights of 8 feet with the aid of a ladder; no fear of heights (24 feet or more)
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Education:
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Experience:
  • Prior janitor experience or experience in a related field
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Working knowledge of building maintenance
  • Adhere to relevant laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials
  • Ability to use a tablet and/or computer to complete work orders in the property management software
  • Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Work well with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds
  • Read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence;
    English and Spanish preferred
  • Basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Receive and follow written instructions
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred, but not required
• Licensure, Registration, Certification:
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
  • Proof of Hep B vaccination record
• Employment
  
  Conditions:
  
  
  • Cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical and prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment;
  Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic life insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible spending account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education assistance program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long‑term disability, accident, and
• Employee assistance program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other well‑being tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

• Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm; available for on‑call emergencies

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.