Custodian Specialist

Kitsap Regional Library • Bremerton, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Custodian Specialist is responsible for cleaning services that provide a clean, safe, attractive, and healthy place for our patrons and staff. Typical duties include facility cleaning, set-up of meeting rooms and library equipment and inventory control of cleaning supplies. This role will primarily be focused on carpet cleaning and providing back-up to other Custodian Specialists. The incumbent can expect to be assigned work at any of the KRL branches. This position reports to the Facilities Supervisor. The typical custodial shift is from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. This posting may be used to fill up to two openings. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Public Employees Association/UFCW local 365.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, plus two years of custodial experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the requirements of the job.
• A valid Washington state driver's license, safe driving record, and three years of driving experience is required to drive a library-owned vehicle for library business.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to learn to use and operate both light and commercial cleaning equipment safely, such as vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor scrubbers/strippers/waxers/polishers and other cleaning equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, cleaning agents, disinfectants, sanitizers, degreasers, and lubricants.
• Ability to practice and enforce appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to organize supplies and materials and to order replacement materials within established guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with a diverse audience.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical and safety instructions, warnings, and other written materials.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, perform required data entry proficiently and utilize computer software and specialized programs.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations directly related to the work being performed.
• Ability to work collaboratively to create and maintain an inclusive environment where staff and patrons are respected and feel safe, supported and valued.
• Work involves frequent movement, lifting, carrying, and maneuvering over extended periods of time; operating vacuums, brooms, mops, carpet cleaning or other powered equipment; and prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, and/or kneeling; occasional telephones and other office equipment; noise from other equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Occasionally, the incumbent must move or maneuver objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including stooping, reaching, lifting, bending or transferring materials and other equipment to carts, tables, or shelves of varying heights.
• Frequently, the incumbent must move or maneuver objects or materials weighing up to 30 pounds, including stooping, reaching, lifting, bending or transferring materials and supplies.
• Incumbents must move between locations within the library and to/from other locations.
• Visual acuity essential for tasks include identifying, observing and evaluating the safety and cleanliness of workspaces and surrounding areas.
• Work performed and delivered is guided by precise deadlines.
• High cognitive demands include attention to detail, prioritizing and following clear procedures.
• Good communication skills, customer service abilities, and multitasking are also essential for success in this role.
• Provide excellent customer service by showing sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse backgrounds when interacting with patrons, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's principles of intellectual freedom.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's policies and procedures.
• Effectively work both independently, with limited direction or supervision, as well as within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing information, technology, work procedures and library services.
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with patron and/or employee records.

Nice To Haves

• This role will primarily be focused on carpet cleaning and providing back-up to other Custodian Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Use commercial and household materials and equipment to clean and re-supply restrooms, facilities, public areas, and offices in assigned building and building areas.
• Clean and disinfect areas as directed to slow the spread of infectious pathogens.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets.
• Gather and dispose of trash and recycling, including picking up trash and cleaning sidewalks on a regular basis.
• Replenish restroom supplies; wash walls and windows, dust furniture, polish metal work.
• Clean lighting fixtures, windows, windowsills, window blinds, screens, tops of windows, door, frames, and other areas.
• Respond to work requests, including, but not limited to dry or liquid spills, toilet clogs/overflows, bio-fluid cleanup (blood, vomit, urine, feces, etc.), graffiti, vandalism, cleanup of drug paraphilia, and other day to day cleanup as needed in a public setting.
• Maintain inventory of housekeeping supplies and order as needed.
• Attend meetings, trainings as required.
• Provide internal and external customer service.
• Manage time effectively to complete tasks within scheduled shift.
• Ensure safety of the building including locking doors and monitoring security.
• Supports a safe work environment.
• Dust furniture, shelving and various other areas.
• Heavy cleaning, performed on a regular schedule, may include scrubbing, stripping, waxing and polishing floors.
• Report evidence of damage and vandalism.
• Replace light bulbs and batteries, as needed.
• Set up meeting rooms for library events.
• May load and transport materials, equipment, or refuse.
• Handle and process recycling materials.
• May on occasion perform custodial duties at other library locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, long term disability insurance plans, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), as well as our employee assistance program.
• full-time employees earn 15 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 1 personal day each year.
• Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees