Job Details
**Description**
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 **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**
Pioneer Human Services is a social enterprise that provides individuals with criminal histories the opportunity to lead healthy, productive lives. 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'LL DO**
The Custodian will work at Aspen Terrace Apartments on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Aspen Terrace is a 7 floor, 90 unit apartment building providing affordable housing. The Custodian performs assigned/scheduled janitorial duties. The Custodian is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of residents, staff and visitors; and provides quality services and structured programming designed to promote successful community living.
**PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Clean common area floors including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, interior and first floor windows, and waxing as needed.
* Clean and sanitize bathrooms, laundry room, and communal spaces that includes washbasins, clean mirrors, walls, and wash room floors routinely.
* Complete pre-approved maintenance items as requested.
* Report any maintenance problems or issues identified while conducting building rounds in a timely manner to the Apartment Manager.
**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**
(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience)
* Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with staff and residents from various backgrounds.
* Ability to work effectively with participants displaying a wide range of behaviors.
* 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.
* Able to pass contract specific screenings.
**PREFERABLY YOULL BRING**
* 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.
**PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES IS A DRUG FREE COMPANY**
In addition to pre-employment drug screening, Pioneer reserves the right to conduct random sample alcohol or drug testing of all employees. Please note that our drug-free policy includes marijuana and there are no exceptions for those with medical marijuana prescriptions.
**COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT**
Pursuant to Proclamations issued by Washingtons Governor and company policy, all new employees who start on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and supply proof of vaccination status prior to commencing work as a condition of employment, unless the employee is entitled to an accommodation for disability-related or religious reasons or is otherwise exempt under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at ...@p-h-s.com.