Transit Facilities Specialist ; Custodian
Listed on 2026-09-04
-
Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services, Janitor, Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance
Transit Facilities Specialist I
King County Metro Transit's Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Facilities Specialist I (Transit Custodian I). The Transit Facilities Specialist I performs a wide variety of general cleaning tasks and minor maintenance duties at transit and maintenance facilities throughout the King County Metro Transit service area. Work also involves operating various types of cleaning equipment and using cleaning solutions and chemicals.
Our ideal candidate will have professional cleaning experience as well as a positive attitude and is passionate about helping Metro Transit provide a clean, safe experience for our community.
This recruitment may immediately fill up to one Career Service position, and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, as well as Term-Limited Temporary and/or Special Duty Assignment, vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) months, until the pool is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
WAGE INFORMATION
Qualified candidates typically start at the mid-point of the established pay range, depending on candidate qualifications. The top step of the pay range is achieved within three (3) years or less through automatic step progression, depending on initial step placement at time of hire.
The pay range for day shift is $23.27 to $33.24 per hour. The mid-point step is currently $29.92 per hour for day shift.
This position is eligible for shift differential if assigned to a swing/afternoon or overnight shift. Positions assigned to swing/afternoon shift receive 5% shift differential, and positions assigned to overnight shift receive 7.5% shift differential.
WHO MAY APPLY This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public. Vacancies in the Transit Facilities Specialist I (Custodian I) classification will first be filled by qualified King County Metro Transit Facilities Division (TFD) Employees with a lower pay grade, in alignment with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. If no current Employees apply for or accept the position, Metro will then offer to other qualified candidates, both internal and external to Metro Transit.
TO APPLY Required Application Materials:
Note:
A cover letter/letter of interest is highly encouraged, but not required. Any additional attachments will not be considered.
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible? We highly recommend visiting the King County Workforce Development website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's
- King County.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit
Erica.
Minshull or
Applying our ACTIVATE values: being Accountable, Collaborative, Timely, and Impactful; how we Value Employees; staying Accessible; building what's Trusted; and acting Equitably, is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. As a Transit Facilities Specialist I, you will also:
- Provide routine maintenance on floors consisting of vinyl, slate, terrazzo, concrete, and commercial grade carpeting using dust mops, vacuums, sweepers, and motorized floor buffers.
- Clean, sanitize, and stock lunchrooms, restrooms, elevators, and other transit facilities, including tables, toilets, showers, sinks, and walls.
- Empty trash and recycle bins.
- Dust, wash, and vacuum surfaces; clean glass windows, including graffiti; clean surfaces up to 10 feet high.
- Sweep and clean facility perimeter; clear snow and ice.
- Request and stock various types of supplies.
- Operate and maintain task specific equipment, such as vacuums, carpet cleaners, shop vacs, floor sweepers, scrubbers, and steamers.
- Mix and use cleaning solutions and chemicals, as directed.
To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience and/or training which give evidence of the ability to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Knowledge of basic janitorial cleaning techniques.
- Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals and safe handling requirements.
- Knowledge of basic safety rules and procedures to ensure the safety of customers and co-workers.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
- Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).