Custodian

Job Title

Custodian

Job Description

The City of Renton has a great opportunity for a responsible custodian to join our Public Works team. The position performs a variety of physical tasks that keep our City facilities looking their best. If you are someone who is careful, thorough, and attentive to all aspects of cleaning and tidying this may be the job for you. The Custodian schedule is Wednesday – Sunday 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM. Please read below for a more detailed description of the functions of this job. Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) plan enrollment.

Essential Duties

• Sweep, scrub, mop, strip wax and buff floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets in offices and other work areas.
• Wash windows and walls; clean and adjust shades and blinds.
• Dust and polish furniture and woodwork; polish metal fixtures.
• Pick up trash; empty and clean waste receptacles.
• Maintain custodial room and cart in a clean and safe manner.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms including but not limited to floors, walls, fixtures, appliances, and mirrors; clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks and drinking fountains; restock supplies.
• Move furniture and equipment; set up equipment and rooms for special events, meetings, lectures, and other events.
• Perform minor repairs to buildings and fixtures; report repair and maintenance needs and assist others in making repairs as required.
• Clean graffiti.
• Blow and clear sidewalks and entry ways.
• Remove dead rodents, spider infestations and human and animal waste from City and parks facilities.
• Inspect the security of facilities checking for hazards, vandalism, and ensuring doors and windows are properly secured and alerting security personnel of unauthorized or suspicious individuals or activities on property.
• Maintain the safety of facilities by adhering to custodial industry standards of safety and health practices.
• Operate a variety of equipment and hand and power tools used in custodial work.
• Replace fluorescent light tubes.
• Maintain records related to work performed including security checks and custodial supply orders.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

Education, Experience, and License Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this classification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a driving record check.
• Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

Physical Demands

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally.
• Exposure to hazardous materials and noise from equipment.
• May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.

Selection Procedure

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Accommodation Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io at least 2 days prior to the need.

Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications. Applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At a minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. In addition, this position requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.