Custodian - West Point

This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the job classification family

If no qualified internal candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered.

This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Custodian positions at the South Treatment Plant for Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.

The Wastewater Treatment Division transforms wastewater to become a valuable resource for all King County communities. For those who live, work, and play in King County to have a healthy and sustainable future, the work the Wastewater Treatment Division accomplishes is valuable and important. The impact the Wastewater Treatment Division has on King County shows how great it is to work for WTD.

The primary function of the Custodian is to maintain the cleanliness of interiors and exteriors of various office and industrial facilities at WestPoint Treatment Plant.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who likes a variety of work, working with a diverse team that supports the Operations and Maintenance of the west section. The successful applicant will work to help the Wastewater Treatment Division maintain a healthy environment for wastewater treatment personnel of King County.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Custodian, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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• Strip, wax and scrub various types of floors; vacuum and extract dirt from carpets and machine-buff floors.

• Clean, stock and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and public spaces including tables, chairs, toilets, showers, sinks and walls.

• As directed, mix and use cleaning solutions and chemicals.

• Dust, wash and vacuum surfaces.

• Request and stock various types of supplies.

• Empty trash.

• Monitor and report any building, equipment, or safety issues to staff.

• Support grounds maintenance including litter pickup and occasional outdoor tasks.

• Follow established safety protocols and contribute to a culture of health and safety.

• Clean glass windows and surfaces

• May research and prepare bid specifications for cleaning equipment and supplies.

• Knowledge of basic janitorial cleaning techniques.

• Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment.

• Knowledge of basic safety rules and procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and co-workers.

• Knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.

• Ability to work effectively with others in a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.

• Customer Focus -Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Action Oriented -Identifies and seizes new opportunities;
  Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times;
  Steps up to handle tough issues.
• Resourcefulness -Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Conflict -Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively
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  Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being Resilient
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  Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

• Washington State Driver’s License.

• One (1) or more years of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience

• Lifting up to 50 pounds, twisting, climbing, and bending on a daily basis.

• Working in a wastewater treatment environment with exposure to some wastewater pathogens, and contaminates.

• Work Location
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  West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199
• Work Schedule
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  This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation
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  This position is represented by S.E.I.U. L925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).
• Physical Requirement
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  Incumbents performing field work must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Workplace Exposure
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  Working in a wastewater treatment environment with exposure to some wastewater pathogens, and contaminates.

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life…