FACILITIES CUSTODIAN

Description

The City of Tukwila is seeking a Facilities Custodian to perform routine custodial to minor facilities maintenance activities. The Facilities Division of the Public Works Department is actively seeking an individual who is punctual, a self-starter, and able to work independently. Under the supervision of the Facilities Superintendent, this position will be part of a team maintaining office buildings throughout the City and the Tukwila Community Center totaling up to 150,000 sq. ft of space.

About the City

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Hiring Salary Range: $5,266 - $6,402 per month, plus excellent benefits. This position is represented by the Teamsters, Local #763.

How to Apply:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cleans and services City buildings and related facilities, including furnishings. Reports needed facility repairs for action.

Cleans and disinfects restrooms and replenishes supplies.

Dusts and polishes furniture and removes trash.

Mops, sweeps, strips, waxes, polishes, shampoos, buffs, and/or vacuums all floors, carpets, furniture, etc. using a variety of equipment to include carpet extractor, auto-scrubber, genie lift, shampoo machine, etc.

Washes interior/exterior windows, mirrors, walls, metal, and woodwork.

Changes light bulbs and related fixtures.

Climbing ladders and working on boom lift.

May set-up and take down furniture for rental groups.

Maintains supply inventory.

Responds to non-routine situations such as chemical release in City facilities, facility alarms, and/or fire/storm watches.

Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment such as carpet extractor, auto-scrubber, vacuum, and small tools for proper operating condition.

Maintains reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during the standard work week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Equipment, supplies, chemicals, and cleaners used to clean buildings and furnishings, to include applicable safety precautions, maintenance, and repairs; and
• Alarm systems.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Using equipment and tools properly and safely;
• Applying customer service techniques;
• Using computers and related software and cell phones;
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; and
• Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry):

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and one year of commercial custodial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check prior to hire.
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings.
• First aid and CPR certification must be successfully completed within six months of hire.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping; kneeling; crouching; reaching; climbing; pushing; pulling; twisting; mopping; operating machinery; exposure to odors, fumes, chemicals, solvents, and dust; mobility; grasping; hearing; seeing; and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Some positions may require greater exertion in moving objects.

The City of Tukwila offers a comprehensive benefit package to all regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners (DP) and their dependents (a tax penalty applies to the DP portion of the premium). Part-time employees pay a pro-rated share of the premium.

Medical Employees have the option of choosing from the City's self-insured plan that is administered by Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) and is part of the Regence Preferred Provider network; or Kaiser Permanente, an HMO, for medical and prescription coverage.

Dental The dental plan is provided through the City's self-insured plan (HMA) and covers preventative, basic, and restorative services to an annual maximum of $2,000. An incentive level applies to these services ranging from 70% to 100% coverage. Orthodontia is available for dependent children to age 19.

Vision Vision coverage is provided via Teamsters through Northwest Administrators, Inc. Coverage includes an annual eye exam and vision hardware.

Employee Cost Share Regular, full-time employees contribute a monthly premium cost share based on the coverage level elected.

Sick Leave Sick leave accrues at the rate of four (4) hours per pay period (pro-rated for part-time employees).

Vacation Leave After six months continuous employment, six (6) days of vacation is awarded and then accrues at the rate of four (4) hours each pay period (pro-rated for part-time employees). Additional vacation hours are accrued per pay period after years three (3) through fifteen (15) years of service, to a maximum accumulation of 384 hours.

Holidays The City of Tukwila recognizes eleven (11) holidays and two (2) floating or "personal" holidays each calendar year, unless otherwise specified in the labor agreement.

Retirement Membership in the Washington State Department of Retirement System PERS 2, PERS 3 or PSERS 2 plans, as applicable, is required. The employee and employer both contribute to the plans.

Deferred Compensation Employees may choose to set aside a portion of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis for retirement purposes. The City offers investment options through either Mission Square or Empower.

Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance A basic life insurance policy of $50,000 is provide for Teamsters represented employees at no cost. Supplemental life insurance is available at group rates through payroll deduction for employees and their dependents. A long-term disability (LTD) policy is provided for Teamsters represented employees at no cost. The policy provides for up to 60% of monthly salary replacement.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows employees to set aside a portion of their salary, tax-deferred, to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses, dependent care expenses, and/or adoption assistance.

HRA/VEBA Teamsters employees make a monthly contribution to individual VEBA accounts. These contributions are deducted via payroll deduction on a monthly basis. See the applicable Labor Agreement for specific details on the amount of the monthly deduction for each bargaining unit.

Employee Assistance Program The City of Tukwila contracts with an outside agency to provide confidential personal or job-related counseling and referral assistance to employees and their eligible dependents at no cost.

Longevity Pay Longevity pay is awarded beginning at five (5) years of service and increases at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service.

Pay Days Pay days occur on the 10th and 25th of each month (24 pay periods annually). Direct deposit of pay is available.