Maintenance Worker - Janitorial

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

City of Bellevue is hiring for 2 Maintenance Worker positions on the Custodial Team.

Positions in this classification are responsible for the general maintenance and clean-up of physical facilities. Duties and responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing buildings; sweeping mopping and vacuuming floors; and the performance of minor equipment and facility repairs.

This position will work weekends and have Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. The summer shift is 6:00am - 2:30pm Winter shift is 6:30am -3:00pm.

• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms; dust mops sweeps polishes and refinishes floors; vacuums carpets; removes trash; cleans windows walls counters and carpets.
• Polishes and refinishes tennis courts.
• Lubricates pulleys fans and checks belts on cleaning equipment; performs minor repairs on non-warrantee cleaning equipment.
• Washes windows strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets.
• Repairs doors windows roof leaks and water pressure leaks; performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Sets up furniture and other equipment needed for meetings.
• Responds to special cleaning requests.
• Supervises and inspects work performed by contracted custodians.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of subordinate custodial staff; orients new workers to evening shifts.
• Inventories and orders equipment needed to perform custodial duties.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of custodial assignments.
• Cleans sensitive areas such as the police records and evidence rooms.
• Secures buildings and activates alarms at the end of each shift.
  

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge in use and application of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and floor finishes and ability to follow instructions in their application and use.
• Some knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance to repair tools and equipment.
• Work requires conversational skills and courtesy to exchange information and maintain harmony among fellow employees.
• Ability to work independently.

• Some vocational training/technical training in building maintenance custodial equipment and supplies and boiler maintenance.
• Work experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
  

Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking; talking; hearing; using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical ability to operate equipment and perform general cleaning activities.
• Work is performed using potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment and requires moderate physical effort in manipulating equipment.
  

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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