Custodial Assistant

City of Renton • 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform custodial duties to support the maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of City offices, restrooms, and related facilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of health and safety practices and the ability to maintain offices, restrooms and other building facilities in a clean, safe and secure condition.
• Ability to use cleaning materials, equipment and methods safely, efficiently and according to pre­determined standards.
• Ability to operate and maintain standard tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass a standard background check and national fingerprint-based background check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License (or ability to obtain by hire date).
• Successfully pass a driving record check.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to navigate emergency situations.
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community.
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Operate a variety of office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean work areas, to include but not limited to sweep, scrub, mop, vacuum rugs, wash windows and walls; assist in carpet care and extraction.
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, and fixtures.
• Dispose of all garbage and recyclable materials; empty and clean waste receptacles; pick up paper; pick up trash containers and empty into large bins; maintain custodial room and cart in a clean and safe manner.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances and mirrors; clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks and drinking fountains; restock supplies including paper and soap dispensers.
• Help move furniture and equipment; assist in the set-up of equipment and rooms for special events, meetings, lectures and other events.
• Clean shades and blinds; report repair and maintenance needs and assist others in making repairs as needed.
• Turn lights on and off; unlock and lock doors; assist in providing security services during the performance of custodial duties; alert security personnel of unauthorized or suspicious individuals or activities on property.
• Change light bulbs or fluorescent tubes.

Benefits

• The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications.
• The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed