Custodian Bonney Lake, Buckley, Sumner

Pierce County Library • Bonney Lake, WA

5d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine custodial functions for the Pierce County Library System; cleans and maintains assigned buildings, facilities, and/or office areas; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class is the entry-level position in the Custodial job series. Positions at this level work under close supervision and perform basic custodial tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and six months custodial experience; OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.
• Must pass criminal background screening prior to hire.
• The ability to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule and to adapt to schedule changes on short notice is required.
• Custodial functions and custodial principles.
• Regulations and standards governing custodial activities.
• Custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices relative to custodial work.
• Customer service standards and protocols.
• Performing a variety of routine custodial functions.
• Ensuring the Library’s facilities are appropriately cleaned and maintained.
• Completing work orders in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Safely operating custodial equipment and handling cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to effectively navigate basic electronic record creation and storage (e.g. timecard/HRIS, performance review, network drive storage)
• Use of basic office equipment (e.g. PC, printer, phone, fax, mouse, security alarm)
• Basic keyboard and alpha/numeric data entry skills
• Basic PC navigation skills in a windows based environment; ability to connect and print
• Ability to navigate, search and use basic web functions and applications
• Understand and follow basic technical instruction

Nice To Haves

• Basic MS Office Suite skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Integrated Library System, Inventory or Data Management system experience

Responsibilities

• Disinfects, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities including toilets, urinals, sanitary containers, sinks, doors, mirrors, and fixtures; restocks paper products.
• Cleans library, offices, work areas, meeting rooms, study rooms, coffee bars, and/or the staff lunch room.
• Sanitizes drinking fountains, kitchen sinks, counter tops, microwaves, table tops, and desks.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and cleans hard surface floors; spot cleans carpets.
• Dusts fixtures, furniture, and other hard surface areas.
• Cleans internal and external building windows.
• Empties trash cans and recycling bins; disposes of trash in outside holding bins.
• Sets-up and takes down meeting rooms.
• Assists with routine building maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs, cleaning exterior building areas, and monitoring parking lots.
• Demonstrates punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.
• Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
• Accurately communicates the Library’s policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
• Positively reflects Pierce County Library’s mission, vision, and values to members of the public and to staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Long-Term Disability
• State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees have an opportunity to participate in the Tax Sheltered Annuity Program and the Deferred Compensation Program
• Additional life insurance for the employee and family is available through payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED