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Facility Sanitation Technician
Position: Facility Sanitation Technician
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $17.50/hour
Schedule: 5 days per week, including at least one weekend day
About Phat Panda
Since 2014, Phat Panda has been building something special in cannabis. With operations in Washington, California, and Massachusetts, we craft high-quality, sustainably sourced products that customers keep coming back for. But our biggest point of pride is our people. We’re a close-knit crew where your growth gets the same care and attention as our plants.
Perks of Being a Panda
- Catered Lunches: Monday–Thursday from local favorites like Island Food Truck, Panda Express, and Atilano’s
- Bagel & Donut Mondays: Start every week with something sweet
- Monthly Q&A Samples: Try what we grow
- Quarterly Raises: For every full quarter you’re with us
- Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential mental health support
- Consistent Weekly Schedules: Respecting your life outside work
- Paid Time Off: 40 hours of PTO after 6 months
- Full-Time Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance
Pay & Schedule
This role starts at $18/hour. It is a 5-day-per-week position that includes at least one weekend day. Please submit your most current resume when you apply.
The Role
As our Facility Sanitation Technician, you’ll keep our production facility clean, sanitized, and running smoothly. You’ll support teams across the building, help us stay compliant with health, safety, and state regulations, and uphold the high standards that define the Panda workplace.
What You’ll Do
- Daily Cleaning: Sweep, mop, and handle waste removal throughout the facility each day
- Sanitation: Sanitize and sterilize work areas, grow rooms, and packaging materials
- Filters & Green Waste: Swap out grow room filters monthly and log green waste destruction in BioTrack
- Equipment & Common Areas: Clean equipment, restrooms, kitchens, and break areas
- Light Maintenance: Handle minor repairs and general upkeep, including basic plumbing
- Team Support: Lend a hand to Research & Development and other departments when needed
- Workspace Standards: Keep every space organized, safe, and spotless
What You Bring
- Education: High school diploma or GED; prior sanitation or janitorial experience is a plus
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, crouch, and complete repetitive tasks over long shifts
- Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Vision: Strong eyesight, including the ability to tell colors apart
Strengths That Help You Succeed
- Reliability: Dependable and flexible when tasks and priorities shift
- Mechanical Aptitude: Basic mechanical know-how and comfort with simple plumbing fixes
- Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for safety and cleanliness
- Communication: Clear communication and practical problem-solving
- Independence: Self-motivated and able to meet quality standards with little supervision
Where You’ll Work
- Environment: Expect loud noise, dust, fumes, and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Physical Demands: Comfort with physically demanding work and handling sensitive materials
If you take pride in a clean, safe workspace and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join the Panda family!
Phat Panda (operating as Grow Op Farms) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
In accordance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94), we will not inquire about criminal history until after an applicant has been determined to be otherwise qualified for the position. Consistent with Washington SB 5123, we do not discriminate in initial hiring based on lawful off-duty cannabis use or pre-employment drug screening results for non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites.
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