Facilities Custodian and Housekeeping Staff - West Sacramento

At Blue Bottle, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.

About the job

Key to each of our facilities is the team behind the scenes, working to maintain and to keep each of our locations as beautiful and operable with each passing day, as the day it opened. The Facilities Custodian and Housekeeping Staff is primarily responsible for both the nitty-gritty behind-the-scenes upkeep and for longer-term preventive maintenance (PM) management. The Facilities Custodian and Housekeeping Staff will partner with each of the department heads operating out of our West Sacramento production facility to ensure all incremental cleaning and maintenance is completed and that our PM and emergency response (ER) vendors are fully invested in their support of Blue Bottle.

The Facilities Custodian and Housekeeping Staff is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within the facility. This role encompasses a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and custodial tasks to ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards. The Facilities Custodian and Housekeeping Staff contributes to a positive atmosphere for employees, visitors, and clients.

This position works in our West Sacramento Production Facility and would be expected to work Monday - Friday from 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

• Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • Perform daily cleaning tasks, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Clean and maintain restrooms, break rooms, and common areas, ensuring they meet hygiene standards.
  • Handle waste disposal and recycling in accordance with facility policies.
• Custodial Duties:
  • Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify cleaning and maintenance needs.
  • Maintain outdoor areas, including trash pickup, snow removal, and landscaping as necessary.
  • Assist with minor repairs, such as changing light bulbs and fixing furniture.
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization.
• Supplies Management:
  • Monitor and restock cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Report any maintenance or safety issues to the Facilities Manager.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Follow safety protocols and procedures while performing custodial tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Assistance and Support:
  • Assist with setup and breakdown of facilities for events, meetings, and special projects.
  • Respond to custodial requests from staff and management promptly.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work collaboratively with other housekeeping and facilities staff to ensure efficient operations.
  • Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Be a leader in, and continuously improve the culture of excellence and hospitality at our facility.
• Record Keeping:
  • Maintain logs of cleaning activities, supply inventory, and equipment maintenance.
  • Report any significant issues or recommendations for improvements to the Facilities Manager.

• A self-motivated individual.
• Able to build long-lasting, professional, healthy relationships.
• Familiar with commercial equipment and operations.

• A love and/or respect for delicious coffee.
• Exemplary communication skills at all times.
• Two or more years prior experience in a similar role, ideally in the food industry or a clean manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends when needed.
• Have basic math and computer skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• The ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time (at least 8 hours per day and 5 days per week)
• The use of hands to handle or feel, and the ability to reach with hands and arms
• The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The ability to squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
• The ability to lift, push/pull, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The ability to listen and speak
• The ability to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven floors and/or surfaces as needed
• The ability to have close visual acuity to perform repetitive visual checking, counting, spotting small defects, determining accuracy of numbers and packages
• This role takes place in a production warehouse environment and may involve exposure to environmental conditions, including elevated temperatures from roasting and processing equipment, mechanical noise, and cooler temperatures in storage areas.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
• Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
• Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
• 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
• Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional benefits information

At Blue Bottle Coffee, you’ll be a vital part of our guests’ experience and a crucial link in delivering the most delicious coffee we can find to every person who walks through our doors, be it in person or online. If you’re ready to bring beautiful and thoughtfully rendered experiences to life, please apply and join us.

Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in the hiring process or in the workplace.

We comply with the ADA and provide reasonable accommodations that allow qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job.  We also provide reasonable religious accommodations to applicants/employees to allow them to practice their bona fide religious beliefs. To request an accommodation, contact your People Partner.

We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could create other conflicts of interest.

We will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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