Custodial Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform custodial duties to support the maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of City offices, restrooms, and related facilities.

• Monday through Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Monday through Friday | 6:00 pm – 2:30 am
• Friday through Tuesday | 6:00 pm – 2:30 am

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clean work areas, to include but not limited to sweep, scrub, mop, vacuum rugs, wash windows and walls; assist in carpet care and extraction.
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, and fixtures.
• Dispose of all garbage and recyclable materials; empty and clean waste receptacles; pick up paper; pick up trash containers and empty into large bins; maintain custodial room and cart in a clean and safe manner.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms including floors, walls, fixtures, appliances and mirrors; clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks and drinking fountains; restock supplies including paper and soap dispensers.
• Help move furniture and equipment; assist in the set-up of equipment and rooms for special events, meetings, lectures and other events.
• Clean shades and blinds; report repair and maintenance needs and assist others in making repairs as needed.
• Turn lights on and off; unlock and lock doors; assist in providing security services during the performance of custodial duties; alert security personnel of unauthorized or suspicious individuals or activities on property.
• Change light bulbs or fluorescent tubes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of health and safety practices and the ability to maintain offices, restrooms and other building facilities in a clean, safe and secure condition.
• Ability to use cleaning materials, equipment and methods safely, efficiently and according to pre­determined standards.
• Ability to operate and maintain standard tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass a standard background check and national fingerprint-based background check.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License (or ability to obtain by hire date).
• Successfully pass a driving record check.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices. 
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy. 
• Ability to navigate emergency situations. 
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community. 
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal. 
• Operate a variety of office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout facilities and buildings.
• Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level indoors is moderately quiet.
• Noise level outdoors is moderately loud.

Please consider visiting the City of Renton's Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website:  Why Renton 

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.  
 

Communication from the City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.