Custodial Maintenance Worker

Department: Executive & Administration

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Seattle, WA.

Pay Rate: $26.15 - $27.73/hour

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

FareStart has been helping people transform their lives through food for 30 years — one person, one job and one community at a time.

People experiencing poverty struggle to escape the cycle they are in and often face other compounding barriers to getting and keeping a job. At FareStart, we help people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. By investing in people, providing meals and building community, we transform homelessness, hunger and poverty into human potential.

OUR VISION

Every individual has the opportunity to thrive in an equitable and just world.

OUR MISSION

FareStart transforms lives, disrupts poverty and nourishes communities through food, life skills and job training.

OUR VALUES

• Acceptance: We build relationships based on the belief that the past informs but does not dictate the future.
• Respect: We treat everyone with dignity, regardless of background or differences. We actively listen and seek first to understand. We are honest, even when it is difficult.
• Openness: We create a culture of trust through transparency and open communication. We are open to new ideas.
• Collaboration: Contribute positively to strengthen the organization and our impact through teamwork and through partnerships.
• Accountability: We are responsible to each other, to our community and ourselves. We are committed to rigorous evaluation and making fiscally responsible decisions that align with our mission.
• Inclusion: We provide a community of belonging, regardless of background. We value and seek out diversity.
• Growth: We are a learning organization. We invest in continuous improvement and growth.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is responsible for daily maintenance and custodial duties for FareStart’s main location – 700 Virginia St. This position is responsible for maintaining facility equipment including but not limited to HVAC systems and kitchen equipment, inspecting facility equipment to ensure safe and proper operations, and overseeing the pest elimination program. This position is expected to spend sixty percent (60%) of time on janitorial duties and forty percent (40%) on maintenance duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Perform regular basic maintenance and repairs including plumbing repair, routine electrical repair, changing of light bulbs and tubes, changing of filters, kitchen equipment repair, repairing damaged furniture and fixtures, painting or touch-up marked or damaged surfaces, etc.
• Responsible for overall appearance of the building, including sidewalks, street-level exterior glass, and removal of graffiti and painting.
• Perform daily janitorial tasks (e.g., cleaning floors (vacuuming and mopping); emptying trash, recycle, and compost bins; cleaning surfaces, dusting, stocking supplies, etc.) for restrooms, locker rooms, office spaces, conference rooms, utility spaces, restaurant spaces, and other common areas.
• Perform weekly, monthly, and annual janitorial tasks, (e.g., deep cleaning of restaurant floors).
• Perform cleaning in limited areas (e.g., hallways and high ceilings) of commercial kitchens as directed.
• Perform tasks assigned through the facilities ticketing system.
• Perform administrative duties such as inventory management, email communications, and facilities ticket system responses. Maintain custodial inventory and maintenance supplies.
• Oversee facility pest control treatments in collaboration with the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with testing and maintenance for building monitoring systems, e.g., lighting, HVAC, fire, and security.
• Assist with moving and arranging office furniture and kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Communicate with facilities vendors as necessary in collaboration with the Facilities Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At FareStart, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) or more years of related custodial and maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with manual and electrical tools, electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC systems, and other building management and facilities monitoring systems.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Ability to work with customized databases and technology and to conduct internet research.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests and meet deadlines in a professional manner. Ability to be flexible and adaptable and change plans as needed.
• Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to express self clearly and effectively, and the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity.
• Ability to work independently as well as within diverse teams and environments, while treating everyone with respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with audiences of different backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to employ best practices associated with the position, while displaying an on-going commitment to learning and self-improvement.
• Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Custodial and/or maintenance experience in a restaurant or food service facility. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• This position is exposed to a typical office, facilities access (roof, mechanical rooms, etc.) and restaurant kitchen environments, including hot cooking elements and sharp objects.
• This position is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• This position is frequently required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• This position requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position is frequently required to lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• This position is occasionally required to climb or balance; use ladders; and squat, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

COVID-19 CONSIDERATION: FareStart requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid time-off (5 weeks first year of employment)
• Paid holidays, including up 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Medical (including vision), Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free ORCA pass

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of our mission to disrupt poverty.
• Join a supportive, respectful, and celebratory community among our staff, students, board, and volunteers.
• Organizational commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
• FareStart encourages the personal and professional growth of its employees.

For information on FareStart, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at: www.farestart.org/about

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

FareStart is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, diverse organization. To fulfill our mission, vision, and values we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

Our Commitment to Anti-Racism

FareStart defines antiracism as the clear acknowledgment that racism permeates organizations, communities, and industries, including our own. We recognize that we have a duty to be vigilant in addressing and confronting racism in how we make decisions, show up in our communities, build business practices and policies, and engage in intentional partnerships and philanthropic endeavors to fulfill our mission and vision.