Custodian - Floor Care Technician

Salary: $27.24 - $34.53 Hourly Location : Seattle - Downtown Core, WA Job Type: Career Service (Exec) Job Number: 2026SM27541 Department: DES - Executive Services Division: FMD - Facilities Mgmt Opening Date: 07/10/2026 Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: A6 : SEIU L925-DES (FMD) Full- or Part-Time: Full Time Hours/Week: 40 hours/week Summary The Building Operations Section in the King County's Facilities Management Division is looking for dependable Floor Care Custodians who will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the floors in King County buildings and any other place where applicable. We are looking for reliable floor care experts who have the ability to complete projects independently or in concert with team members. Shift is Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Qualified candidates must be available to work this shift. Location is Downtown Seattle. This recruitment will be used to fill one current benefited Career Service vacancy and may be used to create an eligibility list of competitive candidates to fill future vacancies within the same classification, which may include Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA). Please note that placement on a list is not a guarantee of employment and a list may expire at any time.WHO ARE WE? BOS maintains approximately 3 million square feet in facilities where King County provides regional services, including the King County Courthouse and District Courts, Maleng Regional Justice Center, King County Administration Building, King County Animal Shelter, and several of Public Health facilities. Our facilities range in age from 8 to 100 years, with equipment such as boilers, chillers, DDC controls, ventilation fans, pumps and compressors, and fire/life/safety systems. Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. BOS provides custodial services, maintenance and building operations, building security and tenant improvement project work. BOS is committed to providing high quality service to support and maintain buildings and their occupants effectively and efficiently. CLICK HERE TO LEARNWHY IT'S WORTH TAKING A SECOND LOOK AT WORKING FOR KING COUNTY! COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. Job Duties*Restore various floors with specialized floor equipment. Stripping and waxing floors with specialized floor equipment. Steam clean and extract carpets with specialized floor equipment. Perform assigned maintenance to various floors utilizing specialized equipment. Ability to maintain assigned equipment and tools. Safely operate equipment and County-owned vehicles. Perform other custodial duties as assigned. *Specialized floor equipment may include shop vacuums, mops, scrubbing pads, scrapers, motorized burnishes and scrubbers, and various types of extraction machines.Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsAt least one year of demonstrated building maintenance, floorcare or custodial experience. *Demonstrated skill operating specialized floor equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of basic janitorial cleaning techniques and standards. Knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals and safety rules. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and lift, carry, move or handle up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to communicate effectively, report concerns / issues in a timely manner. Ability to assess flooring conditions, determine proper action steps and work through difficult projects in coordination with co-workers, Lead & Supervisor. Identify various flooring types and their required maintenance or restoration. Demonstrated record of continuously reliable attendance. *Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skill operating floor equipment during a practical exercise.Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION This position is overtime eligible. Full-time positions work 40 hours per week. The shift we have available is Monday - Friday 4:00 PM to 12:30 am. You must be available to work this shift. The hours are subject to change, but at this time, that is the greatest need. The central location for this position will be Downtown Seattle. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 925. This position will work in secure facilities, and it is required that you pass a thorough background check and physical examination prior to being hired. This position has been designated Mission Critical in an Emergency, which means that you perform functions which cannot be delayed in the event of an emergency.

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This position is open to all qualified candidates. The King County Application is required and must be filled out completely. Please direct questions about this recruitment to Sarah McCauley by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. 01 Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position? Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one. No. 02 If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff Required Question King County