What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Cleaner position at Whatcom Center for Early Learning?
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Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) provides transformational services for young children and their families across Whatcom County, WA-with majestic mountains, beautiful seaside views, and a thriving outdoor recreation culture. Founded in 1973, WCEL partners with families and caregivers to provide high-quality, equitable, and comprehensive therapy, early learning, and support services to children, with a focus on those experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. WCEL is a non-profit organization with a $5 million annual budget and approximately 60 employees. For more information, please visit www.wcel.net.
Lived Experience Brings Valuable Insight
We are working to build a team that reflects the communities that we serve and brings a range of perspectives to help strengthen our services. We strongly encourage candidates who bring lived experience related to the barriers people may face in accessing early support services including, but not limited to, experiences related to race, culture, language, disability, identity, or involvement with support systems to apply. This perspective helps us better understand the needs of our communities, improve how we deliver services, and ensure that everyone feels welcomed and supported. If you meet the qualifications and feel your experience can help us grow in this way, we would love to hear from you.
Position Summary
Supervised by the Facilities and Maintenance Specialist, this Office Cleaner position will be responsible for the cleaning of WCEL's four buildings or facilities, 2 located in Bellingham and 2 in Ferndale. This position works as part of the administrative support team to ensure that facilities are clean and tidy and that a sanitary and safe environment is maintained for employees and clients. This position will work up to 20 hours per week during business hours, working within a flexible schedule that is compatible with WCEL program scheduling.
Location: Cleans at all WCEL locations.
Duties And Responsibilities
Non-Exempt: This position is eligible for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Washington State regulations.
Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check.
Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) provides transformational services for young children and their families across Whatcom County, WA-with majestic mountains, beautiful seaside views, and a thriving outdoor recreation culture. Founded in 1973, WCEL partners with families and caregivers to provide high-quality, equitable, and comprehensive therapy, early learning, and support services to children, with a focus on those experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. WCEL is a non-profit organization with a $5 million annual budget and approximately 60 employees. For more information, please visit www.wcel.net.
Lived Experience Brings Valuable Insight
We are working to build a team that reflects the communities that we serve and brings a range of perspectives to help strengthen our services. We strongly encourage candidates who bring lived experience related to the barriers people may face in accessing early support services including, but not limited to, experiences related to race, culture, language, disability, identity, or involvement with support systems to apply. This perspective helps us better understand the needs of our communities, improve how we deliver services, and ensure that everyone feels welcomed and supported. If you meet the qualifications and feel your experience can help us grow in this way, we would love to hear from you.
Position Summary
Supervised by the Facilities and Maintenance Specialist, this Office Cleaner position will be responsible for the cleaning of WCEL's four buildings or facilities, 2 located in Bellingham and 2 in Ferndale. This position works as part of the administrative support team to ensure that facilities are clean and tidy and that a sanitary and safe environment is maintained for employees and clients. This position will work up to 20 hours per week during business hours, working within a flexible schedule that is compatible with WCEL program scheduling.
Location: Cleans at all WCEL locations.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and sanitizing surfaces, emptying trash/ recycling and replacing liners.
- Maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Ensuring that trash and recycling are out for city pickup.
- Assisting with storage cleaning and organization and other projects as identified by the Facilities and Maintenance Specialist.
- Responding to emergency needs for cleaning.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Use safe work practices.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have prior cleaning experience and knowledge.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel between WCEL locations.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) – including family coverage options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee assistance program
- Professional Development Stipend
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vehicle in working condition, driver's license, and auto insurance
Non-Exempt: This position is eligible for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Washington State regulations.
Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check.
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