Custodian (A6 : SEIU L925-DES (FMD))
- Summary
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. This recruitment is an effort to fill one current vacancy and to create a list of competitive candidates to fill similar vacancies throughout the year. Please note that placement on a list is not a guarantee of employment and a list may expire at any time.
The Custodians are part of the Building Operations Section, which is committed to providing high quality customer service to effectively and efficiently support and maintain King County facilities and buildings.
To learn more about FMD and BOS:
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/facilities-management.aspx
Why it's worth taking a second look at working for King County: http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.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, Skills:
- Have two years of full-time paid custodial experience including basic janitorial cleaning techniques, and the use and care of cleaning equipment.
- Have knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals and safety rules.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
- 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This position is open to all qualified applicants. A paper or electronic application is required.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:- This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 925; works 40 hours per week and overtime eligible.
- These positions support a 24/7 operation, which includes shifts that cover nights, weekends and holidays at various locations throughout King County.
- Department leadership has designated this position as mission critical - employees who provide for, and maintain the essential functions of county services as described in the Continuity of Operations Plans.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:- The selected applicants must also possess a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner in a variety of County vehicles.
- Final appointment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination (must be able to lift, carry, move or handle up to 50 pounds on a regular basis) and a finger-print based criminal history check, and a thorough Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention background investigation .
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact Elvie Valasote, at 206-477-9449 or elvira.valasote@kingcounty.gov.
- Supplemental Information
Forbes recently 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 "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) Employer
No 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 Apply
If 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 your 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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
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01Which of the following best describes your response to the following question: Are you applying to this position as a Priority Placement Program Participant and is this position the same or lower percentage of FT and do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02If 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 notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoffRequired Question