Custodian - Facilities Management Division (FMD)

JOB 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 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.Some Custodian positions are required to report to a variety of locations. Successful candidates must have an active, valid driver's license and a reliable form of transportation. 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. Click here to learn more about the Facilities Management Division!COMMITMENT 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.Click here to complete the microlearning on King County's Equity, Racial and Social Justice Values and Commitments. EXAMPLE OF 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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATIONLocation:Primary working location will be the South King County region. Some custodian positions will be required to report to a variety of locations throughout King County. 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 positions required to report in downtown Seattle. 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 Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) 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 [email protected] 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 "True North", 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.