Full-Time 2nd/or 3rd Shift Custodian

Custodian

Custodian

Facilities and Capital Improvement Programs

Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)

Temporary, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)

This temporary appointment is expected to end May 5, 2027, which could be extended or end prior to the expected duration.

Schedule: This position is scheduled for shifts at 12pm – 8pm or 2am – 10:30am.

Hours will include weekdays, evenings and weekends. Schedules are subject to change based on the Library's current operational needs. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.

Salary Range: $27.64 - $33.44 per hour

This position may provide open hours reactive cleaning of neighborhood public branch libraries. Primary duties involve responding to urgent and emergent cleaning requests during open hours across the library system. This position may be scheduled to conduct routine cleaning of buildings overnight (various Seattle locations). Candidates wishing to be considered in the first review should submit their application in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026. Please note that the application period may close at any time after the first consideration date.

The Seattle Public Library's mission is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We do this work guided by the principles of intellectual freedom, literacy and the love of learning, racial equity, privacy and confidentiality, respect for the community, strong partnerships and innovation. We are an active and committed partner in the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Library employees are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of service and caring. As a workplace, we value respectful and transparent communication, partnership and engagement. We are enriched individually and organizationally because of our diversity and growth mindset. If you share these values and meet the qualifications, the Library invites you to apply for the Custodian position.

Primary duties for the Custodian position include cleaning and sanitizing; vacuuming, shampooing, and spot-cleaning carpeted areas; cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and buffing hard surface floors; and waste/recycling disposal and collection. Candidates must be able to work efficiently, both independently and under supervision. Most of the time this position works independently during closed hours but occasionally works when the public is present during open hours of operation.

Cleans restrooms, facilities, public areas, and offices in assigned buildings and building areas.

Able to check emails at the beginning of the shift to check 360 work orders.

Disinfects areas as directed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious pathogens.

Replenishes restroom supplies, washes walls and windows, dusts furniture, polishes metal work.

Cleans lighting fixtures, windows, windowsills, screens, tops of windows, doors frames, and other areas.

Spot carpet cleaning and deep cleaning restrooms as assigned

Covering multiple locations during overnight shift

Replacing all exterior trash bins, picking up trash and blowing leaves

Doing assigned project at branches as well as CEN

Provides internal and external customer service

Supports a safe work environment, the library's mission, Community Use Agreement, and Internal Organizational Values

Employees are reimbursed for mileage when driving in their personal vehicles between branches and for other business operations. (A minimum of one (1) year commercial or institutional custodial/janitorial experience in a public facility, which includes cleaning public restrooms, windows, stairs, hard floor surfaces and carpets

Experience providing internal and external customer service

Ability to work alone with minimal on-site supervision

Knowledge and an ability to independently perform the essential functions of the job, including lifting heavy objects, use of cleaning chemicals and operating cleaning equipment using all safety measures and precautions

Knowledge of pathogens as they pertain to work place safety and proper cleaning measures

or in other work related materials

from floor to overhead several times in a work shift. Competence with Microsoft applications, especially to read and send email. Ability to review and close out electronic work requests, request supplies, and complete timesheet using computer applications.

Ability to work overnight (shift differential applies) on weekends and weeknights. Ability to work overtime as needed (for meetings and trainings).

Able to submit timesheet and do online training

Able to attend in person training or remote

Candidates wishing to be considered in the first review should submit their application in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026.

Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The full salary range for this position is $27.64 - $33.44 per hour.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

Retirement information can be found here:

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