Custodian (Part-Time)

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Part-time Custodian with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Who we are

We are a social enterprise that partners with communities to transform society by honoring the humanity of people, reducing the impact of discriminatory mass incarceration and empowering people to live safe, healthy, productive lives through inspiration, affirmation and by overturning barriers.

For over 50 years we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50+ locations across Washington State that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.

What you will do

As a Custodian, you will complete assigned room turns, inventory all items in vacated unites and submit to manager for processing. Remove garbage from each floor and transport trash to central processing location, and to the street prior to scheduled pick-up times. Clean common area floors including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and waxing as needed. Clean interior and exterior first floor windows/doors.

What you will bring

(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.

• Ability to work effectively with participants displaying a wide range of unpleasant and/or abnormal behaviors.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff and residents from various backgrounds.

• Current CPR/First AID Certification or within two months of hire.

• Ability to make positive use of supervision, function effectively in an interdisciplinary team approach, participate in, and learn from in-service and on-the-job training.

• Ability to maintain boundaries with staff, clients and guests.

• Ability to maintain an attitude toward interactions with participants that is objective, free from personal bias; one that allows for perspective and flexibility in observing groups and individual behavior patterns.

• Ability to demonstrate personal flexibility, and a professional demeanor, and be able to work toward broad goals, while at the same time, work with a vast number and variety of details.

• Must be able to pass contract specific screenings.

• Strong personal and professional boundaries.

• Must be able to traverse stairs.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Some janitorial or maintenance experience is desirable.

• Experience delivering quality customer service.

• Experience working with adults who have functional, cognitive disabilities, mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders, justice involved and/or recent homelessness experiences.

• At least one-year experience in human services.

What we offer

• Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees' annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.

• Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.

• Public transportation discount.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.