Job Description

Job Location: LH Seattle - Seattle, WA 98144
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $21.30 - $21.30 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day Shift
Job Category: ManufacturingThe Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Through employment opportunities, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and DeafBlind live fulfilling lives.
We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the power of employment. Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn’t define who you are or how you choose to live.
We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team in Seattle as a Custodian. This is an ideal role for someone who has one year of maintenance experience, who takes pride in their work, and who enjoys working independently.
Purpose:
Provides clean-up for all production areas ensuring a safe work place.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routing cleaning tasks such as washing windows, cleaning restrooms and break rooms.
- Sweeps production areas and office areas.
- Sweeps and bags aluminum chips in machine shop area.
- Maintains grounds by picking up debris including trash, tree or bush trimmings and removing snow from sidewalks.
- Maintains parking areas by keeping them clear of trash or debris.
- Crush and recycle cardboard.
- Empty trash receptacles and bags of trash for proper disposal.
- Assists Maintenance when needed.
- Have knowledge of MSDS process.
- Ensures the adherence to safety and health standards.
- Immediately notify supervisor and/or Safety Manager of any safety and health concerns and problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Graduate or GED preferred.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds required.
- One year janitorial experience preferred.
- Ability to understand verbal instructions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work schedule as assigned.
Company benefits may include:
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
- Medical, Dental, and vision plans
- Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Leave for Service Animal Training
- Focus on Upward Mobility
- Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment
Please note: Under the AbilityOne Program, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. Information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative impact in the hiring process.
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.