Sanitation Specialist

Sanitation Specialist

The primary function of the Sanitation Specialist is to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for club members, staff, and visitors. This position ensures that programming rooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, and other facility areas are kept in excellent condition, supporting a positive and safe environment.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Clean the programming room, offices, hallways, gyms, restrooms, and other areas daily.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish floors.
• Empty and sanitize trash and recycling receptacles.
• Clean windows, doors, desks, furniture, and fixtures.
• Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Set up and clean up for events and meetings.
• Ensure safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow BGCSLC safety policies, including locking and unlocking designated areas.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist with other maintenance duties as assigned
• Actively participate in mandatory Club training and All Staff meetings
• Occasionally, may be required to work special events promoted by the organization
• Support other projects as needed
• Complete any additional assignments as requested by the supervisor

Qualifications:

Background screening: Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Previous custodial or janitorial experience is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and equipment use. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean environment. Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to quality. Well-developed oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of safe work practices, including OSHA regulations, etc. is a plus.

Travel: Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purposes.

Working Conditions: Our offices, neighborhood clubhouses, and school-based clubs are fast-paced work environments and are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. General office conditions are the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free workplace.

Physical Demands: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing. Daily operation of personal motor vehicles may be needed to carry out job duties for this position.