Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

Invitation to Compete #64-25:
Janitor (Multiple Positions)

Custodial Services, Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle

Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)

A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours may include weekdays, weekends and evenings. Janitors are scheduled for one of three shifts: (1) 3am – 11:30am; (2) 6am – 2:30pm; (3) 12pm – 8:30pm. Schedules are subject to change based on the Library’s current operational needs. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.

These positions are open to the public and to the Seattle Public Library’s employees. Candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to submit an online application in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Seattle Public Library’s mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We view Seattle as a city where imagination and opportunity continue to thrive. Since 1891, we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world‑class library system with 27 locations.

The Library works every day to foster and support a healthy city and a healthy democracy. We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom, literacy and the love of learning, racial equity, privacy and confidentiality, respect for the community, strong partnerships and innovation. We are an active and committed partner in the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Library employees are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service and caring. As a workplace, we value respectful and transparent communication, partnership and engagement. We are enriched individually and organizationally because of our diversity and growth mindset. We take time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of others.

If you share these values and meet the qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for the Janitor position.

The Janitor’s primary duties include cleaning and sanitizing; restocking supplies; vacuuming, shampooing and spot‑cleaning carpeted areas; cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and buffing hard surface floors; dusting; and collecting and disposing of trash, recycling and compost waste. Candidates must be able to work efficiently, both independently and under supervision, and communicate effectively with others. Specific duties include:

• Respond immediately to work requests, including, but not limited to: dry or liquid spills, toilet clogs/overflows, flood cleanup, bio‑fluid cleanup (blood, vomit, urine, feces, etc.), graffiti removal, vandalism, cleanup of drug paraphernalia (such as used needles), and other daily cleanup in a public setting.
• Clean high‑touch areas including ADA buttons, doors, railings, handles, switches, etc.
• Sanitize and disinfect areas for pathogen control.
• Clean restrooms, facilities, public areas and offices in assigned buildings.
• Safely dispose of trash, recycling and compost waste.
• Replenish restroom supplies.
• Wash walls and windows, dust furniture, polish metal work.
• Clean lighting fixtures, windows, windowsills, screens, tops of windows, door frames and other areas.
• Sweep areas and remove trash outside of Library buildings.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Report safety hazards and evidence of damage and vandalism to supervisor.
• Cleaning graffiti interior and exterior.
• Pressure washing when assigned.
• Sweep stairs once a day on your shift.
• Assist with setting up rooms for events and with moving furniture or other objects on an occasional basis.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Provide customer service to library patrons and other staff.
• Support a safe work environment, the library’s mission, Community Use Agreement and Internal Organizational Values.
• Assisting with event setup.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• At least one (1) year of custodial/janitorial experience in a commercial or public facility, which includes cleaning public restrooms,…