Salary : $89,136.00 - $108,528.00 Annually
Location : 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA
Job Type : AFSCME
Job Number : 25-00022
Department : PW - Facilities
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Job Description
The City of Renton's Public Works Facilities department is recruiting to fill a Custodial Maintenance Supervisor vacancy. Lead and inspire a dedicated team of custodians! The Custodial Maintenance Supervisor plans and coordinates activities and operations associated with the Facilities division. May perform physically labor-intensive tasks associated with their work group including general maintenance and repairs. Coach and mentor employees to develop their capabilities and recognize and reinforce developmental efforts and improvements. Contribute to the City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.
For the first six-months the schedule will be Monday - Friday 8am-4 : 30pm then will shift to 6pm-2 : 30am schedule indefinitely.
Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including :
- Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
- VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
- Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervise the custodial functions for the City including park facilities, and City sites.Inspect facilities to determine general maintenance, cleaning, sanitization, and repair needs.With guidance from Facilities Manager, request bids and proposals for work to be performed, monitor custodial related maintenance projects done by contractors including the inspection of work in progress and upon completion to assure maintenance and repairs are completed in compliance with specifications, City standards, timelines, applicable codes, and regulations.Prioritize, schedule and coordinate work projects with other City staff and resident groups. Analyze general short- and long-range custodial related maintenance, and related building service's needs and preventative maintenance.Attend meetings related to assigned operations and activities.Complete or oversee the completion of various records and reports, including work accomplished and in progress, inventory control of equipment and materials, materials purchased and use, cost estimates, hazardous materials and safety records and priorities of work groups.Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints and comments from City personnel and the public; follow up on issues as needed.Provide technical guidance and training on hazardous materials, fall protections and chemical safety; participate on various city committees (Safety & Emergency Management); inspect work sites for safety issues and proper practices.Collaborate with the Facilities Coordinator to ensure custodial expectations are met at leased facilities.Interpret and explain applicable policies and regulations and remain current regarding applicable laws, codes, rules, and procedures pertaining to the safe and efficient operation of City facilities.Act as Facilities Manager in their absence as assigned.Communicate with City departments and coordinate custodial needs, procedures, schedules, and projects, including building openings, rentals, facility setup and cleaning; research and resolve questions, concerns, and related issues; coordinate custodial activities and projects with Administrators and other maintenance personnel.Respond to and resolve related theft, vandalism, fire, health, and safety issues; investigate facility damage / vandalism by reviewing recordings via city camera system.Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1 : 1 check in meetings with direct reports.Coordinate the hiring and onboarding of new employees.Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.Assist in the development and communication of department goals that support the City's Mission and Business Plan.Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.Evaluate the custodial maintenance function to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and assist with resolution of work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.Comply with and administer City policies.Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.Make recommendations regarding discipline or termination.Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.Perform other duties as assigned.May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.For a complete job description, please click .
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum 7 years of custodial / building maintenance experience.1 year supervisory or lead experience or demonstrated leadership experience.Valid Driver's License.Successful passing of a required driving record check.Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.Move throughout City facilities and buildings.Operate a computer and other office equipment.Communicate with City employees and residents.Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.Climb and work from lifts, ladders, scaffold, and climb stairs.Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.Noise level indoors is moderately quiet.Exposure to hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.Work evening and / or weekend hours as assigned.Night meetings may be required.Accommodation
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact kritter@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.
Selection Procedure
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 : .
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 including a national fingerprint-based records check and professional reference check. This position also requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows :
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employees are offered a choice of medical / vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.Deferred Compensation Program
The City contributes 3% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.Retirement Plan
Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERSProbation Officer
If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.VEBA
The City contributes 1% of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses.
Life Insurance
A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.Long Term Disability Protection
Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.Flexible Benefits
The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.Vacation
Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows : 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21 years).Employees may access their vacation after six months of employment.Sick Leave
Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.Employee Assistance Program
A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.Paydays
The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).Holidays
The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.Hours of Work
Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.Transportation
Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.
Please explain why you are interested in applying for this position with the City of Renton.
Do you have one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience? (Please be sure to include a description of this experience in your job experience section of this application.)
Do you understand at six (6) months of employment, the schedule will change to Monday - Friday 6pm-2 : 30am?
Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions.Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?
Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.Required Question
Salary : $89,136 - $108,528
