Janitorial Maintenance Worker (9-LTE)

City of Bellevue is hiring Janitorial Maintenance Worker (9 Month Limited Term) position!  
 
Positions in this classification are responsible for the general maintenance and clean-up of physical facilities. Duties and responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing buildings; sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; and the performance of minor equipment and facility repairs.
 

This is a Teamsters union position and Limited Term Employment position. 
 
Work schedule: Will vary and determined at time of hire by supervisor. Limited Term: April 1 - December 31, 2025
Location: will vary based on assignments and need.
  
City Council Vision Statement: 
Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.
 
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision: 
In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.
 
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission: 
We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.
 
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness 
Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms; dust mops, sweeps, polishes, and refinishes floors; vacuums carpets; removes trash; cleans windows, walls, counters, and carpets.
• Polishes and refinishes tennis courts.
• Lubricates pulleys, fans, and checks belts on cleaning equipment; performs minor repairs on non-warrantee cleaning equipment.
• Washes windows, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets.
• Repairs doors, windows, roof leaks, and water pressure leaks; performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Sets up furniture and other equipment needed for meetings.
• Responds to special cleaning requests.
• Supervises and inspects work performed by contracted custodians.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of subordinate custodial staff; orients new workers to evening shifts.
• Inventories and orders equipment needed to perform custodial duties.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of custodial assignments.
• Cleans sensitive areas such as the police records and evidence rooms.
• Secures buildings and activates alarms at the end of each shift.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ANQ COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge in use and application of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and floor finishes and ability to follow instructions in their application and use. 
• Some knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance to repair tools and equipment.
• Work requires conversational skills and courtesy to exchange information and maintain harmony among fellow employees.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent, preferred maintenance experience. 
• Some vocational training/technical training in building maintenance, custodial equipment and supplies, and boiler maintenance. 
• Work experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Required to possess a valid Washington driver's license by date of hire.  Must have and maintain a good driving record according to City standards.  Current original drivers abstract required at time of interview. Truck driving experience preferred. 
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to being hired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking; talking; hearing; using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical ability to operate equipment and perform general cleaning activities.
• Work is performed using potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment and requires moderate physical effort in manipulating equipment.
• Ability to work alone.
• Duties are performed after the regular working hours of most city employees.

This is a Teamsters union position and Limited Term Employment position. 
 
Limited Term Employee (LTE): A fully benefited employee appointed to serve in a position scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week for a specific project with a specific ending date December 31, 2025. 

Salary : $62,508 - $78,537