Job Location : Seattle,WA, USA
Salary: $23.18 - $29.38 HourlyLocation : Seattle - Downtown Core, WAJob Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/weekJob Number: 2024SM22601Department: DES - Executive ServicesOpening Date: 09/09/2024Closing Date: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM PacificFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: A6 : SEIU L925-DES (FMD)Full- or Part-Time: Full TimeHours/Week: 40 hours/weekSummaryClick here to complete the microlearning on King County's Equity, Racial and Social Justice Values and Commitments.The King County Facilities Management Division (FMD) is seeking reliable and dynamic individuals to join their Custodial team that is responsible for maintaining the internal and external cleanliness and appearance of King County facilities. The Custodians are part of the Building Operations Section, which is committed to providing high quality customer service to support and maintain King County facilities and buildings effectively and efficiently.This recruitment will be used to fill multiple full-time Custodial positions. Successful candidates not selected for a current vacant position may be added to an eligibility list for future opportunities. This position will work in a secure facility, and it is required that you pass a thorough background check prior to being hired. Reference checks and a pre-employment physical will also be required.To learn more about the Facilities Management Division, visit our website at: TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICEAs the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.To learn more, please visit justice.aspx.Job Duties Sweep, dust mop, wet-mop, and vacuum floor surfaces. Dust, spot clean furniture and blinds.Empty wastebaskets, compostable and recyclable containers. Dust light fixtures, clean doors, walls, and drinking fountains.Clean restrooms including toilets, entire sink areas, shower stalls, partitions, walls, vents, doors and floors; replenish towels, tissue and soap dispensers.Sweep and clean facility entrances and exits including sidewalks, trash cans and ash trays.Spot clean interior glass windows, surface areas and remove minor graffiti.Clean lunch rooms to include floors, walls and sinks.Secure facility area for safe cleaning.Mix and use cleaning solutions and chemicals, as directed.Order, move and stock supplies on shelves and in closets.Perform other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsThe ideal candidate will:Have knowledge of basic janitorial cleaning techniques, and the use and care of cleaning equipment.Have knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals and safety rules. Be able to follow verbal and written instructions.Have the ability to be customer-focused and maintain positive internal and external client relationships;Have an effective communication style and the ability to express ideas and concepts effectively in a variety of settings with a diverse audience.Have the ability to maintain predictable and reliable attendance. Supplemental InformationADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATIONLocation: Primary working location will be the downtown Seattle core. Location is subject to change at the discretion of the manager and based on business and operational needs.Shift:Standard shift will be Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM.Parking expenses will be covered for this position. Successful candidates may also choose to utilize their County ORCA transportation card.This position, is represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 925 and the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Council 2, Local 2084-FM (Children and Family Justice Center location).This position is designated as mission critical - employees who provide for the essential functions of county services during declared or otherwise occurring emergencies.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust possess a valid Washington State driver's license, or the ability to travel to worksite locations throughout King County in a timely manner.Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation with the Facilities Management Division and the Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS), as well as references and a pre-employment physical examination, if selected.If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact: Sarah McCauley at ...@kingcounty.gov.Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programsFor additional information about employee benefits, visit our This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.01 Do you have prior custodian/janitorial/environmental services experience? Yes No 02 Are you aware of the shift and location for this position as specified in the job posting? Yes No 03 If selected, are you prepared to complete a thorough background check, pre-employment physical exam, and references as part of employment? Yes No 04 Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position? Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one. No. 05 If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff Required Question