Janitorial Technician

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Janitorial Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and audit-ready environment throughout all non-production areas of Wawona Frozen Foods. This position supports the overall sanitation and food safety programs by ensuring that restrooms, offices, common areas, breakrooms, hallways, training spaces, and exterior grounds remain clean, organized, and compliant with company hygiene and safety standards. The role plays an essential part in upholding Wawona's high expectations for facility appearance, employee welfare, and regulatory compliance. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions below are considered essential to this position. This list is illustrative of the principal duties of the role and is not an exhaustive description of every task that may be required. Other duties may be assigned consistent with business needs.

Restroom & Common Area Cleaning

• Clean and sanitize all restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, floors, partitions, and counters.

• Restock toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, trash liners, and paper towels.

• Ensure restrooms remain clean, orderly, and free of debris throughout the shift.

• Complete the bathroom sanitation log and ensure bathrooms are cleaned at the assigned frequency.

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in office spaces, training spaces, conference rooms, break rooms, hallways, and other common areas.

• Dust furniture, equipment, and fixtures in offices, meeting rooms, and lounge areas.

• Clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors to ensure they are streak-free and presentable.

• Wipe down desks, chairs, and other furniture as needed.

Trash & Waste Removal

• Empty trash cans and replace liners in offices, bathrooms, and common areas; properly dispose of trash and recycling materials in designated bins.

• Ensure all waste disposal practices follow the company's safety and environmental guidelines.

Exterior & Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness of exterior areas around the building, including entryways and walkways.

• Sweep and remove debris from the grounds to ensure a clean and tidy appearance.

• Ensure exterior garbage bins are emptied and properly managed.

Supplies, Equipment & Facility Support

• Use appropriate cleaning supplies and chemicals in a safe and effective manner, following all instructions and safety data sheets (SDS).

• Ensure that all cleaning materials and equipment are properly stored and maintained.

• Monitor cleaning supplies and notify the supervisor when replenishment is needed.

• Maintain an organized inventory of cleaning products and equipment.

• Report any maintenance issues or areas requiring attention to the Facility Supervisor and Sanitation Shift Lead, such as plumbing issues, fixture damage, leaks, or supply shortages.

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of furniture or other items for meetings or events as needed.

• Follow company safety guidelines, especially in non-production areas, to ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Safety & Food Safety Compliance

• Actively participate in Wawona Frozen Foods' Safety program to help maintain a healthy, injury-free work environment.

• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.

• Comply with all GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures; empowered to notify and/or act on any safety, quality, or compliance concern within the scope of the role.

• Proactively pursue continuing education to stay current on sanitation best practices.

COMPETENCIES

Attention to Detail - Consistently identifies areas requiring cleaning and notices when standards are not met.

Reliability - Reports to work as scheduled and completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Time Management - Prioritizes and completes cleaning tasks efficiently within the shift.

Safety Awareness - Follows safety procedures and proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Initiative - Proactively identifies maintenance issues and supply needs without being asked.

Teamwork - Coordinates with sanitation and facilities staff to support a clean, safe work environment.

Adaptability - Adjusts to changing priorities and occasional after-hours or weekend scheduling needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Previous experience in janitorial or custodial work, preferably in a food manufacturing hotel or house cleaning setting.

Skills

• Familiarity with cleaning products, tools, and equipment.

• Basic knowledge of safety procedures, especially in a manufacturing or food production environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.

• Self-motivated.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand basic written instructions, safety data sheets (SDS), and cleaning product labels.

• Ability to follow oral instructions from supervisors regarding cleaning tasks and schedules.

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers regarding facility needs and maintenance issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

The production work environment at WFF is typical of a food processing plant, including noise, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold. The floors in work areas are damp and slippery, and fruit debris on the floor requires slip-resistant shoes when working in production areas. The position is based within a food manufacturing facility, which may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals and other materials.

LOCATION

The employee works on-site at the Alluvial Wawona Frozen Foods facility.

Hours: 5.5 hours/ day

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or other applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Company will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with, and provide reasonable accommodation to, any qualified individual with a disability who requests one or for whom the Company otherwise becomes aware a need may exist, consistent with the ADA and FEHA.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

This job description does not create an employment contract and is not a promise of continued employment for any specific duration. Employment with Wawona Frozen Foods is at-will: either the employee or the Company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. No supervisor, manager, or Company representative other than the President/CEO or Director of Human Resources has authority to enter into an agreement for employment for a specified term, and any such agreement is valid only if in writing and signed by the President/CEO or Director of Human Resources.

This job description may be modified at any time to reflect the changing needs of the business and does not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.