Janitor/Maintenance Lead - Seattle

Job Summary: Janitorial Employees are responsible for keeping the entire facility and grounds clean, sanitary and in compliance with all applicable health and sanitation codes to support the production of great artisan bread and delicious café food. The Janitor Lead position is the third of four Maintenance levels and requires the ability to safely drive Grand Central Bakery vehicles to various Grand Central Bakery locations.

 **This position requires driving and maintenance-related skills to support functions including but not limited to: onsite support for equipment and technical issues, maintenance or installation of on-site equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, mixers, and freezers)

Pay: $28.06/hour + comprehensive benefit package

• Full-time role
• Non-exempt, eligible for overtime

Supervision: This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Specific requirements: Must be able to work Holidays and weekends .

Schedule Requirements: Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility is essential including the ability to work extra hours or days based on department needs.

Competencies Required for this Position:

Learning Agility

High Standards

Team Player

Change Agility            

Communicativeness

Initiative

Drive and Energy

Results Orientation

Organizing and Planning

Composure

Self-Objectivity

Essential job responsibilities:

·         Responsible for daily and other assigned cleaning tasks including but not limited to:

o   Sweeping

o   Mopping

o   Dusting and cleaning of vertical surfaces, ducts, and high areas such as tops of coolers and ovens bakery and café equipment

o   Emptying all trash and recycling into the appropriate bins.

·         Washing, sorting and documenting laundry use at assigned location.

·         Providing ongoing or specific project landscaping as directed.

·         Provide on-site support for equipment and technical issues as directed including ongoing preventative maintenance, repairs, or installation of on-site equipment.

·         Maintenance or installation of on-site equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, mixers, and freezers

·         Transports equipment, cleaning supplies, and other maintenance employees to and from Grand Central Bakery locations to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks using company vehicles.

·         Complete all ordering and inventory duties as assigned in the appropriate systems or documents with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

·         Responsible for accurately and promptly completing all required documentation and communication systems: laundry numbers, travel check list, equipment spreadsheets, workbook, and feedback via email to site managers.

·         Responsible for assigned deep cleaning and preventative maintenance on equipment.

·         Utilizes the maintenance ticket system (FMX).

·         Complete assigned weekly, monthly, annual maintenance tasks.

·         Assists the Facility Manager by adjusting staffing and work assignments to meet objectives.

·         Other duties as assigned.

·         Knows and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Grand Central Bakery in all parts of their job.

·         Works collaboratively with a team. Models and encourages respectful and professional channels of communication between teammates and departments. Disrupts and corrects inappropriate communication in the moment.

·         Leads teams in delivering excellent customer service - following and promoting the 3 steps to great service at all times.

·         Maintains competencies and demonstrate continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment.

·         Is committed to creating an anti-racist organization by actively opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance. Supports a culturally inclusive environment through the language and conduct of mutual respect and critical self-reflection. Understands company Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concepts and is able to explain them to teammates.  As an active participant in setting company culture, disrupts behavior that is harassing, discriminatory, or otherwise harmful to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion by correcting and redirecting behavior in the moment.

·         Above all, sets the best example of behavior, work ethic, and work quality.

·         Knows and demonstrates efficient, correct and safe work and procedures. 

·         Primary trainer of team members.

·         Coaches team members on the floor.

·         Escalates personnel matters to manager including concerns about attendance, performance, and conduct.

·         Able to be the Person in Charge in a manager's absence.

·         Follows all safety requirements, safety training, and instructions.

·         Notifies manager if they ever become aware of a potential hazard in the workplace.

·         Able to enter maintenance and safety tickets into FMX

·         Promptly reports all injuries, big or small, that are sustained while at work.  Assists with injury reports.

·         Trains new hires and existing employees on safety protocols.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

·         Must be at least 18 years old

·         Ability to read, write, and speak English required; English/Spanish bilingual preferred

·         Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card at all times and follows health department guidelines at all times.

·         Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days and being on time. May be required to work a variety of days and shifts to meeting business need including weekends and holidays.

·         HS diploma/GED preferred

·         Prior experience leading, training, and coaching preferred