The Facilities Care Specialist is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and presentable environment for members and guests through regular custodial tasks and facility maintenance. They also provide customer service by answering inquiries and ensuring safety protocols are followed during incidents.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform continuous movement, including bending, kneeling, and climbing.
We love climbing and movement. This is our project to build the world’s best climbing gyms.
Bouldering Project offers climbing, movement, and community for everyone. When you walk through our doors, you’ll feel it. We create fun, inspiring, and inclusive spaces where people come together to connect, grow, and find joy through health, friendship, and purpose. We believe climbing belongs to all of us—and that the power of play brings people together and adds meaning to life.
Bouldering Project began in 2011 and now includes 13 gyms across Seattle, Austin, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Brooklyn, Boston, D.C., and Tempe. We continue to grow in new places because we believe Bouldering Projects make communities stronger and lives better.
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Description
Description
About Bouldering Project
Bouldering Project is more than a climbing gym—we’re a community. We’re driven by a shared belief: that climbing, movement, and connection should be accessible to everyone. From first-timers to seasoned climbers, families to fitness enthusiasts, and our own teammates—we create inclusive, inspiring spaces where people move, grow, and belong. With world-class climbing, yoga and fitness offerings, and welcoming community spaces, we’re proud to serve nine markets across the U.S.—and we’re just getting started.
About the Role
Facilities Care Specialists are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and presentable facility at Bouldering Project. Facilities Care Specialist employees are an integral part of the in-house management and maintenance of the built environment at each local facility and are primarily responsible for the cleanliness of the facility. These staff members have a direct impact on the experience of every individual that walks through the door, from a first impression of the space to a lasting experience, these staff help to create a welcoming and healthy environment.
What You’ll Do
Job duties may include, but are not limited to:
Cleaning and Facility Maintenance
Works with the maintenance team and other staff to perform regular cleaning duties including but not limited to vacuuming climbing mats, mopping concrete floors, dusting required areas, regular cleaning of restroom areas, cleaning and sanitizing fitness equipment, and ensuring that all custodial related assignments are completed as assigned by the Facilities Manager
Maintains a clean, organized, and presentable facility and retail area for members and guests
Maintains and cleans facility grounds and building as needed
Performs regular bathroom and facility walkthroughs, immediately remedying instances in need of attention
Follows opening and closing cleaning and facility procedures
Performs basic maintenance tasks as needed
Customer Service
Actively responds to customer needs, membership and event questions, inquiries, and feedback
Provide customers with product, membership, and event information as needed
Engages with customers, providing assistance with climbing, orientation, and facility offerings
Facility Safety and Incident Response
Ensures the safety of staff and customers via regular safety walkthroughs
Responds to accidents and incidents following the Safety Manual and Protocol
Administers first aid in accordance with Safety Manual and BP Protocol
Documents incidents through incident report log
Requirements
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Reliable, self-directed, and able to work with minimal supervision
Comfortable and able to work early morning, evening, or weekend shifts, Sometimes overnights.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn cleaning chemical safety and proper handling
Essential Physical Requirements
This role requires the ability to perform the essential functions of:
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Must be able to stand, walk, and move continuously for extended periods
Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
Ability to push and pull wheeled equipment (mops, carts, vacuums)
Ability to climb ladders and step stools
Preferred Qualifications
Prior janitorial, custodial, or facilities maintenance experience
Familiarity with commercial cleaning equipment and techniques
Experience with floor care equipment (auto scrubbers, burnishers, extractors)
SDS/chemical safety awareness
We know not everyone will meet 100% of the qualifications—if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.
Working at Bouldering Project
At Bouldering Project, we aim to cultivate excitement for movement, belonging, and community. We lead by example—making our spaces and offerings accessible and welcoming to all. Our core values—Inclusive, Quality-Obsessed, Local at the Core, and Growth-Oriented—are expected to be demonstrated in both leadership and daily operations. These values guide how we build community, deliver exceptional experiences, and continually evolve together.
This role may require a flexible schedule, including availability during evenings, weekends, or outside standard business hours depending on programming and business needs.