ABOUT OUR COMPANY
First Avenue is celebrated as one of the longest running, independently owned and operated concert venues in the United States. For decades, First Avenue has welcomed in multiple generations of music lovers, musicians, and performing artists. First Avenue is proud to foster new relationships with artists and performers at all stages in their careers.
We offer our own unique hands-on training experiences and fast-paced learning opportunities in all areas of event management including booking, marketing, promotions, ticketing, production, and operations. First Avenue continues to offer exciting and rewarding career opportunities for those who are looking to grow their career and help further shape First Avenue into a more collaborative, inclusive, diverse, transparent, competitive, and innovative business.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are currently looking for a part-time Janitor/Cleaner to join our facilities team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, focused, and can work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment to ensure all assigned venues and designated areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. This position must be available to work at different venues located throughout Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding cities, including the First Avenue Mainroom, 7th St. Entry, Turf Club, and Fine Line.
ABOUT THE FACILITIES TEAM
The Facilities team's goal is to ensure the day-to-day cleanings run as smoothly as possible to create a clean and safe environment for employees, customers, artists, performers, musicians, bands, band representatives, vendors, and suppliers. This team ensures that all offices, restrooms, bars, green rooms, mainroom areas, front of house restaurant, and back of house kitchen areas are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in accordance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
POSITION SUMMARY & TRAINING STRUCTURE
The Janitor reports directly to the Assistant Facilities Manager. As a part of our facilities team, our janitors are responsible for following proper cleaning, sanitizing, and safety procedures, including the safe operation and use of cleaning equipment and supplies. This position will primarily work at different venues in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the surrounding cities to support the operational and staffing needs of the company. The Janitor will work and train alongside the Assistant Facilities Manager, facilities staff and other coworkers. Key responsibilities and duties are outlined below.
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Consistently executes cleaning and sanitizing lists.
- Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all assigned areas to ensure venues and restaurants are ready to be open for business to the public.
- Thoroughly sweeps, mops, cleans, and sanitizes assigned areas, including offices, restrooms, bars, green rooms, mainrooms, front of house restaurant, and back of house kitchen areas.
- Cleans restroom equipment, including sinks, toilets, urinals, and floors to ensure they are ready for use by employees and customers.
- Checks and refills restroom supplies, including soap, hand towels, paper towels, toilet paper, sanitary napkins, and sanitary napkin trash bags to ensure they are properly stocked and changed.
- Checks, cleans, and sanitizes restroom supply holders, including soap dispensers, hand towel dispensers, toilet paper holders, sanitary napkin dispensers, and sanitary napkin trash bins to ensure they are all properly cleaned, changed, and maintain good condition.
- Removes and disposes of all trash and recycling in designated receptacles.
- Understands how to safely use, store, and dispose of cleaning products, including products with bleach or hazardous chemicals.
- Ensures security of all public and non-public building entrances, exits, and exterior premises before, during, and after shifts.
- Performs walks around the interior and exterior of venues, restaurants, and parking lots.
- Ensures sidewalks are free of debris, snow and ice.
- Clears obstructed areas inside and outside that may prohibit safe building entry or exit.
- Informs Facility Supervisor of any safety and health hazards, including broken and nonfunctioning equipment, to prevent any injuries from occurring.
- Maintains a positive attitude and works with a sense of urgency to complete tasks.
- Maintains a high level of organization and preparedness.
- Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
- Assists and supports the managers and coworkers to achieve department goals.
- Willingness to work at different venues to support the operational and staffing needs of the company and the department.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to plan, organize, and multi-task.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Skill and ability to work as a team player and follow directions when they are given.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, supervisors and managers.
- Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from different teams.
- Ability to maintain positive and respectful working relationships with coworkers, customers, and third parties.
- Ability to develop and use sound judgement to make decisions independently.
- Ability to demonstrate accountability over assigned tasks and take ownership over own decisions.
- Knowledge and ability to report incidents, issues, concerns, and complaints to the appropriate supervisor or Human Resources when necessary.
- Ability to maintain knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate, act, and dress professionally to positively represent the company and its brand.
- Skill of verbal and written communication.
- Ability to show a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to learn and use new technology systems and applications, including the time-clock and scheduling systems and applications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Access all areas of the the venues and restaurants
- Regularly use and dispose of cleaners and chemicals, including bleach, according to safety policies and procedures
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions outlined in Safety Data Sheets, including protocol hazardous materials
- Ability to regularly and efficiently clean sinks, toilets, urinals, and floors
- Ability to quickly sweep, mop, clean, and vacuum floors in large areas
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time
- Move, lift, and carry products from outside receiving area to designated areas inside of venues and restaurants.
- Lift and place items onto shelves at various heights
- Climb up and down ladders as necessary
- Ability to quickly bend, lift, reach, grab, pull, push, and carry items weighing up to 45 pounds
- Ability to use touch-screen devices, point-of-sale screens, and mobile devices
QUALIFICATIONS
- The ideal candidate will have a valid high-school diploma or GED with a minimum of two years of experience as a janitor, commercial cleaner, or a relevant cleaning experience within the restaurant or hospitality industry
- Excellent communication skills
- Must demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality
- Demonstrates ability to take initiative, work independently, and be self-motivated to produce quality work, complete all required tasks, and perform all venue-specific cleaning duties.
- Must be highly organized and detailed-oriented
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- The Janitor/Cleaner must be willing and able to work flexible hours and a rotating weekly schedule for a 7-day week operation, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with regular attendance necessary.
- Must work a schedule that aligns to the business, operational, and customer needs
- Must be available to work nights and weekends for closing shifts
- Must be 18 years of age or older for this role
- Must be currently eligible and possess authorization to work in the United States of America
- Must not require sponsorship by our company for work visas
- Must have reliable transportation
Hiring Practices: The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed and the level of work performed by the employees within this classification, not to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications assigned to employees with this job.
To view locations and show schedules, please visit: https://first-avenue.com/shows
ADA and Requests for Accommodations: As required by applicable laws, applicants with a disability who require assistance or an accommodation in the application process may reach out to 612-338-8388 or [email protected] for additional information. We will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to employees and job applicants with a disability, unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the employer.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We strive to continuously recruit, hire, and place the best qualified candidates and do not discriminate or make unlawful employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual stereotyping, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), disability (including the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disabilities), genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran status, reprisal, or any other characteristic that is protected under the law.
First Avenue prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment in every aspect of employment and enforces company policies that prohibit unlawful employment decisions, including unlawful employment decisions that are based on a person's protected class, status, or characteristic that is protected under the law.
Note: We are aware that fraudulent websites and email domains exist. Hiring Managers and recruiters will only contact applicants from an @first-avenue.com email address.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
