Transit Facilities Specialist ; Custodian

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* This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public.*

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 (1) 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.

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.

This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public.

Please note:

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.

Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit

Erica.

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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.

• 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…