Bremerton Housing Authority is hiring: Janitor in Bremerton

Department: Housing

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Property Manager

Grade/Level: 19 - $16.68 per hour

Amount of Travel Required: None

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm 

Position Union: Teamster

Closing Date: Open Until Filled with Priority Given to Applications Received by Monday, August 2, 2021

We work for a good cause and weoffer attractive wages and benefits!

Bremerton Housing Authority is a public, local government agency that provides affordable housing to the Kitsap area as well as providing services throughout the nation as a consultant to other affordable housing agencies and as a Federal Contractor for HUD. Our mission is to provide high quality, stable and sustainable housing and related services to people who have limited financial means. Our work is to help our clients to become economically self-sufficient, while at the same time strengthen communities. We use our public and private resources efficiently and effectively.It is our goal to do this all while helping our employees to grow both personally and professionally.

We are based in beautiful Bremerton, WA which is a great place to live and/or work with its ferry service going directly to downtown Seattle, its close proximity to plenty of outdoor activities, and its vast amount of education and performing arts opportunities available. We offer our employees a full benefit package including Washington State PERS retirement, paid medical premium for employees and their family members, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off packages and many other great benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Duties may include performing light routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Function Summaries

• Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Monitor dumpster areas, pick up trash & furniture and haul to waste disposal facility.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours or checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
• Make minor adjustments to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
• Drive vans, industrial trucks, or other vehicles required to travel to or to perform cleaning work.
• Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to drive an automobile - Must be licensed and able drive to various work sites using a two or four door passenger car.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to avoid being offensive when communicating with others, maintain diplomatic relations or good customer services, and show consideration for others with diverse backgrounds.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Required Education and Experience

Experience: 1 plus years of experience in Janitorial or cleaning of facilities

Computer Skills:Must be able to appropriately use work order software.

Certifications & Licenses:Licensed to drive in the State of Washington.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

     

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F

Walk

F

Sit

O

Manually Manipulate

F

Reach Outward

F

Reach Above Shoulder

F

Climb

O

Crawl

O

Squat or Kneel

F

Bend

F

Grasp

F

Speak

O

10 lbs or less

F

11-20 lbs

F

21-50 lbs

O

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

F

13-25 lbs

F

26-40 lbs

O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - eye protection, gloves
• Sense of Balance

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will work inside various apartment buildings occupied by low income residents. Will also work outside in various weather conditions. Work is very physical depending on the day to day duties. Will work mostly independently with occasional interaction with supervisor or co-workers.

The Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton (BHA) has reviewed this position outline to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Review the job analysis or desk manual for greater details about the types of tasks being performed in this position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and BHA reserves the right to change this position outline and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Equal Employment and Housing Opportunity Barrier Free

Bremerton Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age (over 40), military status, whistleblower retaliation, or familial status in admission and access to its programs.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation for work related reasons, contact the HR office at 360-616-7107.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation for housing, contact a BHA Section 504 Coordinator at 360-479-3694.