Description

Janitor | Community Food Co-op

Who We Are

We are a community owned natural foods grocery store. We’re passionate about the Co-op business model, quality food, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our team members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team.

What you’ll be doing

The Community Food Co-op’s Janitors maintain the cleanliness of the building and grounds, performs minor repairs, and are responsible for providing a welcoming and inclusive environment by offering great customer service. 

The Janitor position reports to the Maintenance Department Managers.

Location & Commitments

• Cordata Store, 315 Westerly Rd, Bellingham, WA
• Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Starting pay is $17.30/hr (range is $17.30-$20.70)
• Tuesday-Friday, 3am -11:30am. Hours and days vary, morning, evenings, and weekend shifts will be assigned
• Schedules are posted at least 2 weeks in advance

What you’ll be responsible for 

• Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging customers, maintaining Co-op customer service standards, solid product knowledge, explain store policies and procedures concisely, maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements and all other aspects of customer service. 
• Explain store policies and procedures clearly, completely, and concisely to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of store by cleaning break room, restrooms, equipment, fixtures and removing garbage
• Maintain floors with daily sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and buffing with periodic stripping, waxing and spill clean-up
• Maintain safe and clean grounds through sweeping, clean up and snow/ice management
• Complete cleaning tasks in timely manner upon request from Maintenance Lead
• Familiar with and able to explain membership system simply, efficiently and completely 
• Keep Maintenance lead and Store Manager informed of cleaning and equipment problems and ideas for improvement.
• Know and promote Co-op Principles and Mission
• Participate in team, staff and other meetings as scheduled
• Performing other duties as needed and assigned

Requirements

What skills are needed 

• Ability to provide friendly face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform the job
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including early mornings from 3am-11:30am and weekends
• Attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability to speak and comprehend English well, multi-lingual is great
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical requirements (with or without accommodation) 

• Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to: paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery. 
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, pushing/pulling carts, repetitive motion, keyboarding, and lifting 10-40lbs regularly 
• Ability to climb ladders occasionally

Benefits at the Co-op

• Up to 25% staff discount & access to wholesale orders 
• Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) w/match
• Paid time off
• Pay on Demand 
• Potential year-end bonus 
• Access to employee assistance program

Important Disclaimer: Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.  

Salary : $17 - $21