Janitor

Invitation to Compete #64-25: Janitor (Multiple Positions)

Custodial Services Central Library 1000 4th Ave Seattle

A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours may include weekdays weekends and evenings. Janitors are scheduled for one of three shifts: (1) 3am 11:30am; (2) 6am 2:30pm; (3) 12pm 8:30 pm. Schedules are subject to change based on the Librarys current operational needs. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.

The Seattle Public Librarys mission is to bring people information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. We view Seattle as a city where imagination and opportunity continue to thrive. Since 1891 we have grown from a single reading room in Pioneer Square to a world-class library system with 27 locations.

The Library works every day to foster and support a healthy city and a healthy democracy. 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 Seattles 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. We take time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of others.

If you share these values and meet the qualifications the Library invites you to apply for the Janitorposition.

The Janitors primary duties include cleaning and sanitizing; restocking supplies; vacuuming shampooing and spot-cleaning carpeted areas; cleaning stripping scrubbing and buffing hard surface floors; dusting; and collecting and the disposal of trash recycling and compost waste.Candidates must be able to work efficiently both independently and under supervision. Candidates must also be able to communicate effectively with others. Specific duties include:

• Respond immediately to work requests including but not limited to: dry or liquid spills toilet clogs/overflows flood clean up bio-fluid clean up (blood vomit urine feces etc.) graffiti removal vandalism cleanup of drug paraphilia (such as used needles) and other daily clean up in a public setting.
• Clean high-touch areas including ADA buttons doors railings handles switches etc.
• Sanitize and disinfect areas for pathogen control.
• Clean restrooms facilities public areas and offices in assigned buildings.
• Safely dispose of trash recycling and compost waste.
• Replenish restroom supplies.
• Wash walls and windows dust furniture polish metal work.
• Clean lighting fixtures windows windowsills screens tops of windows doors frames and other areas.
• Sweep areas and remove trash outside of Library buildings.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Report safety hazards and evidence of damage and vandalism to supervisor.
• Cleaning Graffiti interior and exterior.
• Pressure washing when assigned
• Sweeping stairs once a day on your shift
• Assist with setting up rooms for events and with moving furniture or other objects on an occasional basis.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Provide customer service to library patrons and other staff.
• Support a safe work environment the librarys mission Community Use Agreement and Internal Organizational Values
• Assisting with event setup.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Knowledge of the safe use of hazardous cleaning chemicals in a workplace and experience using Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Knowledge of bloodborne airborne and other pathogens as they pertain to workplace safety and proper cleaning measures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as needed.
• Basic customer service skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills in English.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Required to stand walk push reach pull twist squat and bend for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift objects weighing 30 pounds or less from ground level to overhead.
• Required to handle or work with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment as directed including masks gloves and goggles.
• Required to work outdoors in most types of weather.
• Required to work near library patrons including vulnerable populations.
• May be required to work overnight (a shift differential would apply).
• Going outside and sweeping and picking up trash in all weather conditions.

Desired Qualifications

How to Apply
Candidates who meet the qualifications are asked to submit an online application in NEOGOV by5:00 p.m. on January 9 2026to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness completeness and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.

Benefits and Salary Information
The full salary range for this position is$26.45 - $32.08 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 Citys website at: about retirement plans can be found at: Information
If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at The Seattle Public Library please send an email to. The Library promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process please contact us.

Please keep in mind that job offers are contingent on a review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.