JOB DETAILS

Janitor

CompanyLow Income Housing Institute
LocationLacey
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 8, 2026
About The Company
The Low Income Housing Institute develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington State; advocates for just housing policies at the local and national levels; and administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.
About the Role

Janitor

Posted on: 7/2/2026
Location:  Maple Court - 8200 Quinault Drive NE, Lacey, WA
Reports ToArea Manager
Hours:  Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Pay Range: $23.15-$25.43 per hour
Position Type: Non-exempt position. This is unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)

Responsibilities:

  • Perform and schedule routine janitorial and light maintenance of common areas, grounds maintenance, garbage removal and weeding, replacing locks and light bulbs, performing minor carpentry and painting.
  • Respond to light maintenance or cleaning emergencies as needed.
  • Respond to shelter clients’ concerns and questions regarding the building’s cleanliness and report maintenance needs to the Special Projects Manager.
  • Inspect the building’s interior and exterior each work day for graffiti, damage, lighting not working and any apparent safety hazards. 
  • Assist the Special Projects Manager with site inspections, at time of turnover or as needed, helping to create work requests for maintenance needs.
  • Inventory – maintain basic cleaning and light maintenance supplies.
  • Prepare units, including light maintenance, cleaning, painting and helping coordinate any vendor work for new intake for the units in a timely manner.
  • Complete LIHI work orders for all non-routine cleaning and grounds work. Also use work requests to document all repair and non-routine work.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • One year building maintenance or janitorial experience.
  • Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Experience working with low-income people
  • Experience working with a diverse population.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Must pass background and drug screening test

Physical Requirements for this position can be found here
 

Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees)

  • Generous vacation and sickleave
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
  • Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
  • 403b offered for non-union employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Aflac offered for all employees.

 
About us:
 The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive.




Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
40 hours a week - Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM
Key Skills
Janitorial ExperienceBuilding MaintenanceProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionCustomer ServiceDiversity AwarenessWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationLight MaintenanceCleaningPaintingCarpentryInventory ManagementSafety InspectionEmergency ResponseWork Order Completion
Categories
TradesSocial ServicesAdministrative
Benefits
Generous Vacation And Sickleave10 Paid Holidays And 1 Floating HolidayEmployer-Paid Medical, Dental, And VisionEmployer-Paid Life And AD&D Insurance401k Offered For Unionized Employees403b Offered For Non-Union EmployeesEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel Assistance ProgramAflac Offered For All Employees
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Janitor is responsible for performing routine janitorial and light maintenance tasks, including cleaning common areas and responding to maintenance emergencies. They will also inspect the building for safety hazards and assist with site inspections.
📋Job Type
full time regular
💰Salary Range
$23 - $25
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
287
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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