DSHS Lake Burien Custodian 1

State of Washington•King County – Burien, WA
•Onsite

About The Position

DSHS is hiring a Custodian 1 at its Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility. The position helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming facility, contributing to the well-being and comfort of residents. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and may be eligible for a free ORCA card. Employees working on-site at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay. Evening and night shifts receive a shift differential, though the stated schedule is a day shift. A background check, including criminal record history, may be conducted before hire. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license; those using a privately owned vehicle for state business must carry liability insurance. Selected applicants must disclose specified relationships within their potential supervisory chain of command.

Requirements

  • A valid state driver's license.
  • Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Clean buildings, offices, rooms, and institutional and non-institutional facilities.
  • Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms, and toilet facilities, and keep them supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other items.
  • Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors, walls, and woodwork; dust furniture and equipment; and empty wastebaskets.
  • Polish furniture and metal fixtures; wash windows; and vacuum rugs, curtains, and furniture.
  • Empty trash and recycling containers.
  • Set up and take down equipment and furnishings.
  • Maintain inventory of equipment and products.
  • Perform minor maintenance and repair work, such as unskilled painting, cleaning furnace flues, oiling furnace motors, sharpening tools, and replacing faucet washers or toilet tank floats.

Benefits

  • King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
  • Eligible employees may receive an additional 5% premium pay for working on-site at least three days a week.
  • Evening and night shifts receive a shift differential.
  • Eligible employees may receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
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