Custodian - Brightwater
Custodian - Brightwater
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19-06-2025
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Job Description
Summary
This position is open to the general public and King County Employees.
This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Custodian position at Brightwater in the following 6 months.About the Role:
The primary function of the Custodian is to maintain the cleanliness of interiors and various office and industrial facilities at the Brightwater Treatment Plant. This is a great opportunity for an individual who likes a variety of work working with a diverse team that supports the Operations and Maintenance of the Brightwater Treatment Plant and Education Center. The successful applicant will work to help the Wastewater Treatment Division maintain a healthy environment for wastewater treatment personnel of King County.
This position will be filled as a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) and is anticipated to last for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.
About the Team:
Brightwater is part of King Countys regional wastewater system and serves parts of north King County and south Snohomish County. The plant is located just north of Woodinville and is King Countys newest regional wastewater treatment facility. It features an educational and event center natural areas and hiking trails and public art. The facility is nationally recognized for its award-winning design and its consistent compliance with state and federal discharge limits.
The Brightwater Plant has approximately 70 employees who operate and maintain the plant. The plant also serves as a worksite for contraction management personnel and administrative staff. The Custodian will primarily work independently yet will be supported by Utility Workers and regularly interact with all team members around the plant. It has a diverse workforce dedicated to supporting the mission of the Wastewater Treatment Division by safely operating and maintaining the facility to comply with environmental regulations.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Custodian you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at theWastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Strip wax and scrub various types of floors; vacuum and extract dirt from carpets and machine-buff floors.
- Clean stock and sanitize lunchrooms restrooms and elevators including tables chairs toilets showers sinks and walls.
- As directed mix and use cleaning solutions and chemicals.
- Dust wash and vacuum surfaces.
- Request and stock various types of supplies.
- Empty trash.
- Clean glass windows and surfaces
- May research and prepare bid specifications for cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Competencies You Bring:
Required Licenses
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:- Knowledge of basic janitorial cleaning techniques
- Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of basic safety rules and procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and co-workers.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals
- Effective communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness respect and inclusiveness.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds twisting climbing bending on a daily basis.
- Basic level English language skills including ability to communicate pass safety training (online and hands-on) and ability to read chemical mixing instructions.
Competencies You Bring:
- Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Interpersonal Savvy Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
- Communicates Effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Instills Trust Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
Required Licenses
- Valid Washington State Drivers License
- One (1) or more years of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 S.E. Woodinville WA 98072
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. Work hours are 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday with the option of alternative work schedule with approval of supervisor.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division)
- TLT/SDA Duration: This recruitmentaimsto fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positionwithananticipatedduration up to 12 months with possibility of extension. Ifthe position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed theirinitialprobation they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
- Physical Requirement:Incumbents perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds use ladders and there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.A pre-employment physical review of driving record and reference checks will be conducted prior to any final job offer.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.
To apply submit a:
- Complete Application
Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Angelia Remolana HR Analyst at.
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our websiteand check us out at Facebook X (formerly Twitter) InstagramYouTube and theWTD Blog.
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Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers. Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by our True North 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
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Employment Type
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