Custodian (Swing Shift)

Kitsap County•Depends upon position - Kitsap County, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap County is hiring an experienced custodian to maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and condition of 23 County facilities, including the Main County Campus, Sheriff’s precincts, Juvenile Detention, Coroner’s Offices, and other high-traffic public buildings. The role combines hands-on custodial work with interaction with County employees and the public, and requires working across multiple sites with minimal supervision. The custodian maintains offices, lobbies, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, entrances, kitchens, and common areas; performs routine cleaning, disinfecting, supply replenishment, trash and recycling removal, and advanced floor care; and operates professional-grade custodial equipment. The role also involves safe chemical and equipment use, PPE compliance, facility security, reporting maintenance or safety issues, and operating County-owned vehicles. Work hours are swing shift, generally 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., but may vary with County needs. The position is eligible for overtime under the FLSA and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308; union membership is optional.

Requirements

At least six months of general custodial experience.
Valid Washington State driver’s license before hire and a satisfactory driving record; must meet County driving requirements and maintain a satisfactory record.
Ability to work independently, manage assigned workloads, and maintain accountability across multiple buildings without direct supervision.
Clear verbal communication and professional conduct in sensitive environments.
Willingness and physical capability to climb up to four flights of stairs multiple times daily, stand or walk for extended periods, and perform indoor and outdoor custodial tasks in varying weather conditions.
Ability to complete job-related examinations or tests and authorize and complete a criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of commercial or industrial custodial experience, particularly in public or high-traffic buildings.
One year of commercial floor care experience.
Experience working around biohazards, chemical fumes, loud noise, and machinery vibration, with an understanding of risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily cleanliness, sanitation, and safety across 23 County facilities.
Operate and maintain custodial equipment, including auto scrubbers, buffers, extractors, industrial vacuums, and floor machines.
Perform routine custodial tasks independently and remain accountable for assigned buildings, equipment, and security procedures.
Clean and disinfect offices, lobbies, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, entrances, kitchens, and common-use areas.
Perform floor care, including stripping, waxing, polishing, scrubbing tile and grout, and carpet extraction.
Handle chemicals safely and comply with PPE and County safety standards while working around machinery and biohazards.
Replenish restroom and sanitation supplies and remove trash and recycling.
Secure doors and windows and work responsibly in sensitive locations such as the Jail and Coroner’s Office.
Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, and equipment or supply needs to supervisors.
Travel between work sites and perform indoor and outdoor assignments, operating County-owned vehicles in compliance with the Vehicle Use Policy.