Overnight Janitor - Seattle International Airport- Full Time

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize all kitchen areas, including floors, work surfaces, equipment exteriors, prep areas, and storage spaces.


• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, including sweeping, mopping, wiping tables and chairs, and removing trash.


• Clean and organize all back‑of‑house spaces such as hallways, dish areas, prep rooms, and employee break areas.


• Perform deep-cleaning tasks such as scrubbing mats, detailing equipment, degreasing surfaces, and cleaning drains.


• Remove trash and recycling from all designated areas and transport to appropriate disposal locations.


• Refill janitorial supplies, including paper products, cleaning chemicals, and trash liners.


• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including proper chemical handling and equipment use.


• Ensure all assigned areas are cleaned and reset before morning staff arrive.


• Communicate any maintenance issues, safety hazards, or equipment problems to management.


• Work independently and efficiently to complete cleaning tasks within the overnight shift.


• All other duties assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Previous janitorial, custodial, or commercial kitchen cleaning experience preferred.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during overnight hours.


• Strong understanding of basic cleaning practices, sanitation standards, and chemical safety.


• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks (bending, standing, walking, scrubbing).


• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.


• Comfortable working with strict safety and cleanliness requirements.


• Ability to follow detailed cleaning checklists and complete tasks efficiently.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Port of Seattle Airport Badge (background check required).


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Language Skills:

• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English to follow instructions, safety guidelines, airport regulations, and cleaning procedures.


• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members regarding tasks, safety concerns, and maintenance issues.


• Able to understand written checklists, equipment manuals, and sanitation standards.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply reasonable understanding in carrying out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to continuously stand (100%) and walk (100%). Use hands for lifting and carrying (0-50 lbs.) including frequent reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling (0-50 lb.); and stooping and bending.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.