What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at City of Auburn?
Salary scale shown is minimum pay rate and the maximum pay rate including highest longevity pay, applicable only after 20 years of service.
This position is represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 117, and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement is effective 1/1/23 - 12/31/25.
The following future pay increases have been negotiated:
January 1, 2025: 3% increase
This is routine custodial and minor repair maintenance work while cleaning, caring for and maintaining City facilities and buildings. The regular work schedule for this position is: Wednesday – Sunday 4:30 pm - 1:00 am.
Selection ProcessInterested individuals should apply online with a complete application that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take an in-person interview. The list below is not meant to be all inclusive, and the full job description can be viewed here.
*Performs assigned duties and tasks independently as scheduled or directed to established cleaning methods and standards without direct supervision
*Deals tactfully and courteously with the public, coworkers, and other City employees, occasionally in difficult customer service situations.
*Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes restroom floors, toilets, urinals, walls, partitions, mirrors, fixtures and showers; deodorizes floor drains as required; checks and refills all soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers and restocks supplies.
*Vacuums carpets in meeting rooms, offices, hallways and council chambers.
*Spot cleans where necessary.
*Shampoos carpets according to maintenance schedule. Vacuums upholstered furniture as required.We are looking for candidates who have:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
- One (1) year of professional custodial work; AND
- A valid driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to pass a background check, to include reference checks.
This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).
- Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Student Loan Management Assistance through Summer, including certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Reimbursement program after one (1) year of employment
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- and more!
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits
About the City of Auburn
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIONTeam Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community. The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn
READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.
Selection procedure:
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSIf identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered. In positions where a CDL is required, a Drug Test will be required.
Communication from the City of Auburn:
We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.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 email folders.
Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email at bwinters@auburnwa.gov, by phone at 253-470-2087.
Salary : $50,782 - $62,141
