Custodian; Swing Shift

Kitsap County is seeking an experienced custodian to fill a critical role maintaining the cleanliness and condition of County facilities during swing shift. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your custodial career while making a meaningful impact on both the public’s experience in Kitsap County buildings and the daily work environment of County employees. The role provides a rewarding balance of hands‑on work and interaction with employees and the public, making it ideal for a skilled professional ready to take the next step in their career.

• Ensure the daily cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of 23 County facilities, including the Main County Campus, Sheriff’s precincts, Juvenile Detention, Coroner’s Offices, and other community‑facing buildings with heavy public traffic.

• Operate and maintain professional‑grade custodial equipment—including auto scrubbers, buffers, extractors, industrial vacuums, and floor machines—to preserve flooring systems and extend surface life across high‑use environments.

• Execute routine and repetitive custodial tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating accountability for assigned buildings, equipment, and security procedures.

• Maintain interior public and staff spaces such as offices, lobbies, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, and entrances through systematic cleaning, disinfecting, and floor care practices.

• Lead by example in safe chemical handling and strict PPE compliance, ensuring adherence to County safety standards while working around machinery, chemicals, and biohazards.

• Perform advanced floor care services including stripping, waxing, polishing, scrubbing tile and grout, and carpet extraction to County specifications.

• Support facility operations by replenishing restroom and sanitation supplies, removing trash and recycling, and maintaining kitchens and common‑use areas.

• Protect facility security by securing doors and windows and working responsibly in sensitive locations such as the Jail and Coroner’s Office.

• Identify and report building maintenance issues, safety hazards, and equipment or supply needs to supervisors to support proactive facility management.

• Navigate multiple work sites and shifts, including indoor and outdoor assignments, while operating County‑owned vehicles in compliance with the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License (required prior to hire) with a satisfactory driving record, enabling operation of County‑owned vehicles across multiple facilities.

• Eligibility for extensive criminal background screening and fingerprinting
  , required due to unsupervised access to minors, vulnerable adults, and secured County facilities.

• Six (6) months of general custodial experience
  , providing foundational knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment use, and workplace safety.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently
  , manage assigned workloads, and maintain accountability across multiple buildings without direct supervision—critical for countywide custodial coverage.

• One (1) or more years of commercial or industrial custodial experience (preferred), particularly in public or high‑traffic buildings where durability, sanitation, and consistency are essential.

• One (1) year of commercial floor care experience (preferred), supporting advanced maintenance of tile, carpet, and finished flooring systems.

• Clear verbal communication and effective hearing
  , enabling response to alarms, instructions, and coordination with supervisors and County staff.

• Professional conduct when working in sensitive environments such as detention and coroner facilities.

• One (1) or more years of commercial or industrial custodial experience
  , particularly in public or high‑traffic buildings where durability, sanitation, and consistency are essential.
• One (1) year of commercial floor care experience
  , supporting advanced maintenance of tile, carpet, and finished flooring systems.
• Experience working around biohazards, chemical fumes, loud noise,…