Transit Facilities Specialist II (Transit Custodian II)

King County•Seattle, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Facilities Specialist II (Transit Custodian II). The Transit Facilities Specialist II is responsible for performing heavy industrial cleaning in transit bases, maintenance facilities, and other transit properties and structures. This recruitment may immediately fill up to one (1) Career Service position, and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, as well as Term-Limited Temporary and/or Special Duty Assignment, vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) months, until the pool is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Requirements

One (1) year or more of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience, including the use of motorized floor scrubbers and pressure-washing equipment.
Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques in an industrial, shop or heavy maintenance environment.
Knowledge in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to understand and follow directions.
Skill in reading, following, and safely handling cleaning supplies per manufacturer’s instructions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a crew.
Ability to perform repetitious job tasks, such as mopping, cleaning toilets, and sweeping.
Skill in dealing proactively and sensitively with customers.
Ability to accept direct supervision, follow written or verbal directions.
Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a standardized work pace and skill in performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to have predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
Valid Washington State driver license, with an acceptable driving record. Out-of-state candidates must obtain a Washington driver license within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience, including the use of motorized floor scrubbers and pressure-washing equipment.

Responsibilities

Contain and clean up fuel and/or oil spills.
Steam clean and/or pressure-wash drains, trenches, and subsurface maintenance areas.
Steam clean and/or pressure-wash restrooms and shop walls, up to 40 feet in height, using various lift equipment and fall protection as appropriate.
Clean and sanitize elevators, lunchrooms, and restrooms including tables, chairs, toilets, showers, sinks, walls, and/or offices.
Scrub various types of floors, such as concrete, tile, vinyl, granite, and/or marble; spray/buff floors.
Sweep, clear snow/ice, and clean facility perimeters.
Set up, take down, and arrange furniture as needed.
Dust, wash, and vacuum surfaces; clean glass windows; clean/remove graffiti off walls, windows, and other surfaces.
Empty trash dumpsters; empty trash containers, either using a forklift or manually.
Request and stock various types of supplies; stock lunchrooms and restrooms.
Safely operate various pieces of equipment, such as vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners, floors scrubbers, shop vacs, steam cleaners, and/or pressure washers.
Ensure care and proper operation of equipment.
Use good judgment and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), when necessary.
Drive a County vehicle, when necessary.
Respond to sanitization requests, when necessary.