Custodian 1

Full Job Description

This position works 4 X 10’s per week, Monday through Thursday, swing shift with occasional grave shift and weekend work.

Requirements

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Do you want your professionalism and attention to detail make a meaningful impact behind the scenes?

By joining Pierce County’s Facilities Department in this role, you will serve as the go-to person for delivering essential services to the dedicated County employees who support the citizens of Pierce County.

As a key member of our hands-on, service-oriented team, you will work directly inside County buildings to ensure our facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for both employees and visitors.

You’ll experience the rewards of your work firsthand, seeing the results every day and knowing your efforts truly matter.

This role also offers a valuable opportunity to build experience in the building trades and facilities management.

You’ll take on a variety of tasks and projects that can help you grow your skills and advance your career.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to move up, this position can lead to journey-level, supervisory, or leadership roles.

Why It's a Great Department:

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help each other, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem.

The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership.

Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.

How to be Successful in the Role:

Provide great customer service for our fellow Pierce County employees and building tenants.

The work is performed as part of a team of custodians responsible for the County's floor/carpet maintenance program.

The focus is on the public facing areas of our County buildings, including the County Courthouse, and also many office and work spaces of County employees.

As part of a team, you will be responsible for independent work in smaller areas needing floor care, and also working with other team members on the larger jobs.

Occasionally, work in general housekeeping is required in response to special circumstances or projects.

Your Future in this Role:

You will receive training and gain experience, including building trades knowledge, safety procedures, building orientation, computer applications, and much more, to help you become an experienced, well-rounded facilities professional.

The Custodian 1 in this role is a key person in maintaining the floors and carpets within our buildings, which not only provides a welcoming professional look to our facilities but also contributes to the health of the building.

Removing embedded dirt and debris from carpets improves indoor air quality.

Maintaining the carpets with regular cleaning and hard floors with regular maintenance extends the life of the surfaces, which saves the County time and expense in replacing these assets.

The work of the Custodian 1 is within our department's mission in preserving our facilities and contributing to the health of our building occupants.

Training is in Place for this Employee:

Facilities Management custodians are trained and certified through the International Sanitary Supply Association's Cleaning Management Institute in general and advanced housekeeping and floor/carpet care. Within the first year of employment, the new employee will begin their training through this program and advance through the certification process. Training is also provided by an internal custodial trainer who has been certified by the Cleaning Management Institute as an instructor. Frequent training on specialized cleaning, equipment, and chemicals is also provided by cleaning industry company representatives/trainers to keep our team up to date with the latest advancements.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Know your assignments for the day and prepare your equipment and tools for the day's work.
• Work independently or as part of a team and know your role and prepare for it.
• Complete your assigned work and report this to your custodial lead.
• Close out your day's work, cleaning your equipment and tools before storing for the night and closing out your work orders for the work completed.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but presents a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.

Qualifications

• At least six months previous experience as a custodian, building maintenance, or related field.
• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.

SPECIAL RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Satisfactory physical condition as determined by a County-approved physical examination is required.
• Employees are subject to 24-hour on call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's license.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations including fingerprinting.
• Certain positions in this class may be required or have the ability to obtain licenses required by state, local, or federal code or regulations including but not limited to Class III Boiler Operations License and State Asbestos Worker Certification.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have a local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?