CUSTODIAN

OVERVIEW

You must be able to work relatively independently and be able to perform general custodial duties. Tasks are routine and repetitive in nature and include operation of floor machines, auto scrubbers, industrial vacuum cleaners, extractors, and buffers.

Our crew is responsible for cleaning 23 County buildings including:

• Main County campus
• Kitsap County Sheriff's precinct offices
• Public Works Annex
• Coroner's Offices
• Juvenile Detention
• Givens Community Center

The full wage range of $16.75 - $23.67 is posted,

however, anticipated starting wage is $18.49 - $21.44 depending on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED and
• Six months general custodial experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience in commercial floor care
• One or more years commercial/industrial custodial experience.
• Custodial experience in public/heavy traffic buildings.

Driving Requirements

• The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and prior to employment must submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and must maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
  • Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, and access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which will include fingerprinting.
  • Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/FSA/bccu/documents/Secretary%27sCrimesListforALLPrograms.pdf

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Successfully pass criminal background screen conducted by KCSO
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical to determine eligibility to perform the essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work is performed at various sites. Work may include exposure to biohazard materials, chemicals, and loud noise
• The duties in this position are generally performed inside but will require some outside work which may expose incumbent to inclement weather
• Position requires walking, standing, and balancing for extended periods of time when cleaning and operating heavy cleaning equipment/machinery (controlled with using both hands and feet simultaneously), and various floor machines.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching (over shoulders, at waist and below waist), walking, climbing (ladders/stairs), standing, balancing, adequate vision to operate cleaning equipment. Handling and grasping items such as materials and debris.
• Ability to climb up to four flights of stairs multiple times per workday.
• Hearing sufficient to respond to audible alarms and telephone.
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately when conveying or receiving information or instruction. Must possess the physical strength, agility and coordination required to operate heavy equipment such as but not limited to floor machines, auto scrubbers, and extractors.
• Exertion of force of up to 50 lbs. regularly and/or up to 35 pounds frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds continually to lift/carry/push/pull/move objects and to operate a variety of cleaning tools.
• Working around various hazards associated with cleaning including occasional exposure to machinery vibration, chemicals fumes, and dust.
• Responsible for safe and proper use of chemicals and must use all assigned PPE
• Physical hazards may occur when working with power scrubbers, buffers, waxers, power tools, climbing on ladders, and lifting.
• The employee must be willing to work the assigned shift and in all County buildings, including the Jail and the Coroner's office.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Custodian/Floor tech duties include maintaining the overall cleanliness of the site including polishing floors, stripping and waxing floors, vacuuming, extracting, and encapsulating the carpets.
• Scrub tile and grout
• Upholstery cleaning
• Maintain interior areas to include offices, lobbies, hallways, entrances, stairwells, and other public areas
• Remove trash & recycling in common areas
• Outside work may be assigned, including window washing and trash removal.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax and buff floors, hallways, stairways, and restrooms
• Vacuum and clean carpets
• Collect and remove waste paper, trash and recyclable materials from offices, halls, and restrooms
• Wash walls, interior windows, mirrors, light fixtures, and drinking fountains
• High and low dusting, clean, and maintain furniture, fixtures, window sills, and railings
• Clean and disinfect toilets, wash bowls, and urinals and all common touch areas
• Clean and sanitize kitchens (tables, counters, chairs, sinks)
• Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, seat liners, face masks, hand sanitizer, tissues, soaps, and other restroom supplies
• Maintain the security of the facilities, including securing doors and windows
• Report the need for building repairs or safety issues such as clogged sinks, toilets, drains, etc.
• Report equipment and product needs to supervisor

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply : This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308 and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions. Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction. Membership in the union is optional.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

This position is open until filled.

First screening of the applicants will take place the week of 7/22/24.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
MetLife Long Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***

Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential
Overtime
Stand by pay
Call-back pay

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

Union Membership
This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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