Description

The Float Janitor maintains safe, clean living environments across all Plymouth Housing buildings, handling major janitorial duties such as cleaning bathrooms, showers, toilets, hallways, stairs, common areas, vacuuming, shampooing carpets, preparing vacant units, and keeping lobby floors and windows tidy. The role is flexible, with movement throughout the portfolio and can be reassigned on short‑ or long‑term bases according to service needs.

• Performs necessary routine janitorial and maintenance tasks to maintain order and a safe, sanitary living and work environment including, but not limited to individual units, offices, outside exterior of all buildings, common areas, bathrooms, showers, kitchens, laundry rooms.
• Performs routine cleaning assignments in common areas including, but is not limited to vacuuming, shampooing carpets, mopping floors, washing walls, and cleaning furnishings.
• Remove garbage from buildings following all safe trash removal protocol including but not limited to rotation of dumpsters.
• Monitors all areas of the building and systems for cleanliness and maintenance needs.
• Completes light maintenance and cleaning duties including but not limited to vacated units upon turnover as needed.
• Performs floor stripping, waxing, and buffing in common areas and in units at turn.
• Performs pest control treatments, including bed bugs.
• Change out light bulbs in all common areas as needed.
• Assist building maintenance staff and building maintenance vendors i.e., rooftop safety escorts as needed.
• Assists with restocking/inventory of supply closets as instructed by Facility Manager.
• Assists with flood/fire emergencies response when requested by the Facility Manager.
• Occasional removal, proper disposal and sanitizing of hazardous materials to include but not limited to human waste in accordance and compliance with OSHA standards.
• Works with Facility Manager to respond and complete work orders.
• Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings of team goals and trainings i.e., OSHA basic industry training.
• Performs pre‑inspection on vacant units.

Requirements

The job location is in Greater Seattle, WA and requires on‑site presence.

Key abilities include communicating effectively with a diverse population, proper use of cleaning agents, following written work orders, operating Plymouth vehicles, using basic computer applications such as Outlook and payroll systems, and understanding Hazmat procedures.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Washington State driver’s license with an insurable record, fall‑prevention certification (or the ability to obtain it), and at least two years of janitorial or maintenance experience in multifamily or hospitality settings. Experience working with low‑income or special‑needs populations is preferred.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of voices.
• Thorough knowledge and proper use of cleaning agents.
• Proven personal skills to communicate appropriately with tenants.
• Ability to communicate and understand written instructions on work orders.
• Ability to operate Plymouth owned vehicles.
• Basic computer skills or ability to familiarize and learn how to use Microsoft Outlook email, and other applications i.e., payroll system.
• Working knowledge of Hazmat procedures.
• High school diploma, GED certification or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver license with fully insurable driving record.
• Certificate in fall prevention training or the ability to be certified within a reasonable period of time.
• Two years janitorial/maintenance and multifamily or hospitality cleaning experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse, low-income or special needs population is desired.

Benefits

This is a unionized position represented by Local 8 of the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) with a starting wage of $30.48 per hour.

Plymouth Housing is a nonprofit that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. It provides case management, health care, and is expanding internal behavioral health services to meet the growing and changing needs of residents.

Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan, an Employee Assistance Program, a subsidized ORCA pass, and additional supplemental benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance