Custodian I

POSITION TITLE

: Custodian

I REVISED

January 2026

GRADE:

Union

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Facilities Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The facilities staff provides the cleaning of all common areas in the Market to keep it in a sanitary and attractive place to shop, live, and do business. You will engage with the public and may be asked to provide directions and general information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Waste Removal:

Transfer garbage from collection sites to main dump chute via green dumpsters.

Restroom Service:

All restrooms are sanitized every night and serviced frequently during the day. This includes sweeping, mopping and restocking of toilet paper and soap fixtures.

Daily Floor, Tile and Sidewalk Cleaning:

Common area floors and stairs are swept and damp mopped nightly. The tiles are also swept, machine scrubbed and hosed nightly. The sidewalks are serviced on a monthly schedule, which includes degreasing, scrubbing and hosing. Gum removal is performed as required. Interior halls are cleaned and waxed as traffic requires.

Recycling Program:

This job includes the recycling of glass, mixed paper, and card board. Corrugated cardboard is compacted and bound into 450 pound bales with a heavy hydraulic press.

Emergency Calls:

Respond promptly to a variety of service calls (i.e., broken glass, spills, leaks, floods caused by plugged drains or toilets, etc.).

Window and Wall Cleaning:

Periodically clean floor level windows, wash walls in public areas and remove graffiti.

Gardening/Landscaping:

Maintain and plant flowers, shrubs and trees.

Hosing and Street Cleaning:

Chemically remove grease and oil, hose and sweep Post Alley cross-walks, curbside, Sanitary Building roof deck, and Soames-Dunn courtyard.

Residential Apartments Building Service:

Perform dust mopping and vacuuming of hallways and lobbies of Market residential apartment buildings, which includes laundry rooms and basement area. Complete clean-up apartment after tenants move out.

Periodic Cleaning:

Perform high dusting, air grill cleaning, and flushing drain screens.

Lighting:

Replace all failed lamps in common areas and report malfunctioning light fixture to Maintenance Department. Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the individual to be ambulatory within the 9acre historic district, able to walk 8 hours, go up and down ladders, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push/pull 500 pound dumpsters, operate 2-way radio, and able to tolerate considerable outdoor work in Pacific Northwest environment. Work environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to work under pressure. Must be able to work with and among all types of people.

Application Procedure:

Submit resume, and cover letter in one of the following manners: Fax to (206) 625-0646, or email to hr@pikeplacemarket.org. You can also submit your resume via Indeed.com and pikeplacemarket.org. The position will be opened until filled.

Salary Scale:

Scale placement is DOE and qualifications Min $23.07 Mid $27.76 Max $32.44

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability, EAP, Pension The Pike Place Market PDA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay:

$23.07 - $32.44 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person