Transit Facilities Specialist II (Custodian II)

Seattle - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 36

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

King County Metro Transits Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for multiple Transit Facilities Specialist IIs(Transit Custodian IIs). The Transit Facilities Specialist II is responsible for performing heavy industrial cleaning in transit bases maintenance facilities and other transit properties and structures.

About Metros Transit Facilities Division:

King County Metro Transits Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties such as bus bases park & rides bus shelters and offices and maintenance shops. Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements bus shelter cleaning trolley wire repairs radio maintenance for buses environmental spill clean-up bus sign replacement graffiti removal and other facilities maintenance duties. Internally team provides division-wide support functions for finance budget environmental compliance safety training administrative services and new employee orientation. Planning inventory/materials management work center workforce management functional asset management general/maintenance agreements systems support capital infrastructure sustainable resources/energy.

Recruitment Information:

This recruitment may immediately fill two (2) Transit Facilities Specialist IICareer Service addition this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service as well as any fully benefitted Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur in this classification and in this division. Eligibility pools remain valid for 12 months from the posting date or until the list is exhausted at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who may apply:

This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the public.Please note: Vacancies in the Transit Facilities Specialist II (Custodian II) classification will be filled first by qualified TFD Employees in the Transit Facilities Specialist I (Custodian I) classification. If no current Facilities Specialist I (Transit Custodian I) apply for or accept the position Metro will then offer to other qualified candidates both internal and external to Metro Transit.

Questionsif you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment please contact Daniel Russell Talent Advisor at .

Job Duties

Applyingequity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values behaviors and practices. As the Transit Facilities Specialist IIyou will also:

Contain and clean up fuel and/or oil spills.
Steam clean and/or pressure-wash drains trenches and subsurface maintenance areas.
Steam clean and/or pressure-wash restrooms and shop walls up to 40 feet in height using various lift equipment and fall protection as appropriate.
Clean and sanitize elevators lunchrooms and restrooms including tables chairs toilets showers sinks walls and/or offices.
Scrub various types of floors such as concrete tile vinyl granite and/or marble; spray/buff floors.
Sweep clear snow/ice and clean facility perimeters.
Set up take down and arrange furniture as needed.
Dust wash and vacuum surfaces; clean glass windows; clean/remove graffiti off walls windows and other surfaces.
Empty trash dumpsters; empty trash containers either using a forklift or manually.
Request and stock various types of supplies; stock lunchrooms and restrooms.
Safely operate various pieces of equipment such as vacuums buffers carpet cleaners floors scrubbers shop vacs steam cleaners pressure washers and or bucket truck.
Ensure care and proper operation of equipment.
Use good judgment and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
Drive a county vehicle when necessary.
Respond to sanitization requests when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

To be considered eligible for this role applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year or more of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience including the use of motorized floor scrubbers and pressure-washing equipment.
Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques in an industrial shop or heavy maintenance environment.
Knowledge in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
Basic oral and written communication skills including the ability to understand and follow directions.
Skill in ready following and safely handling cleaning supplies per manufacturers instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a crew.
Ability to perform repetitious job tasks such as mopping cleaning toilets and sweeping.
Skill in dealing proactively and sensitively with customers.
Ability to accept direct supervision follow written or verbal directions.
Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a standardized work pace and skill in performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to have predicable reliable and timely attendance.

The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) or more years of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience including the use of motorized floor scrubbers and pressure-washing equipment.

Necessary Special Requirements:

A valid Washington State drivers license is required and an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out of state drivers license you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

Supplemental Information

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 Daniel Russell Talent Advisor at.

Required Application Materials:

Submit an online applicationthrough our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary) including detailed job duties dates of employment and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
Attach a Cover Letter.
Attach a Resume
Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questionswithin the application.

Selection Process:

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications and for clarity completeness and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes such as reference checks or internal record reviews.

Work Schedule:

This position is typically scheduled full time (40 hours per week) with a typical schedule of 5 days/8 hours per day. Shifts typically include both days and swing/afternoon. However because schedules are selected by a seniority-based twice-annual shift pick employees must be available and willing to work any shift (day swing or graveyard) weekends nights holidays and callouts as well as any of the work locations. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible with prior supervisory approval. This position is not eligible for telework/remote work.

Work Location:

The work location may be assigned to a location within the King County Metro Transit service area including Seattle Tukwila Bellevue and North Seattle.

Work Environment:

Work may be performed indoors or outdoors sometimes in inclement weather. Specific tasks may require the use of a respirator and therefore the position is subject to respirator fit-testing. Additionally indoor work may include exposure to exhaust and fumes. When warranted must be able and willing to wear proper safety equipment and protective clothing as required including hearing and eye protection.

Physical Requirements:

This position is required to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and may involve lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Frequent walking reaching climbing kneeling stooping and safe operation of equipment are also required. Duties may require working at heights with the use of mechanical lift devises requiring use of fall protection.

Union Status:This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587.

Class Code: 940370 Transit Facilities Specialist II

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Guided by ourTrue Northwe 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.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:Daniel Russell Talent Advisor .

Required Experience:

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SummaryKing County Metro Transits Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for multiple Transit Facilities Specialist IIs(Transit Custodian IIs). The Transit Facilities Specialist II is responsible for performing heavy industrial cleaning in transit bases maintenance facilities and other tran...