Rail Facilities Custodian

 
Link Light Rail, Metro Transit's Rail Division is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 20 plus mile route from the Angle Lake Station south of Sea-Tac Airport to the Northgate station in North Seattle. Plans and/or construction are underway extending the system to the north, east, south, and west. Expansion over the next five years alone will include the addition of more than 20 stations and 40 miles of light rail track. The light rail line is a critical part of the region's transportation network and carries more than 79,000 weekday daily riders.
 
King County Metro Rail Facilities is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Rail Facilities Custodian to be a contributing member of the Rail Facilities Management team. In this role you will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks and general labor tasks to create and maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment for our Metro Transit staff and the general public. Our ideal candidate has professional cleaning experience as well as a positive attitude and is passionate about helping Metro Transit provide a clean, safe experience for our community.
 
About Metro Transit
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment, and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in the public transportation industry. This is an exciting time for King County Metro Transit; we are expanding services!   

Vacancy Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one current career service vacancy and may be used to establish a list to fill future opportunities that may occur over the next twelve months at the hiring manager's discretion. This career service position is open to the general public and to current King County career service employees.
 
Work Schedule: This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. This position will work Day Shift (1st shift).   Note: Per the union contract shift differential is paid to those working second and third shifts. Shift pay is 5% for second shift and 7.5% for third shift, on top of hourly pay.  The normal workweek is five 8-hour shifts per week, with two consecutive days off, but not necessarily weekends off. This is considered to be an essential position and is required to report to work during adverse weather and/or other urgent/emergency needs.  
 
Current hourly rates are:
Day shift: $22.37 - $23.27 - $33.24
2nd shift (swing):  $24.43 - $34.90
3rd shift (night shifts): $25.02 - $35.73
 
Locations
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Operations and Maintenance Facility Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA, the new Eastside campus Operations and Maintenance Facility at 1907 120th Ave NE Bellevue, WA, or any other locations that may be added in the alignment.
 
Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov, which includes the Supplemental Questions. Please answer ALL questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving, salary, etc. Your job history in the employment application should go back ten years (if you have ten years of employment). Earlier jobs should be included if they are relevant in some way to this job. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs.
 
Forms and Materials Required 
An online employment application, completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, with employment history going back at least ten years where possible (or more to include all relevant experience), including answers to the supplemental questions. 
 Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ’s- King County.

About King County 
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations' history, King County is a vibrant community with residents who represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we are changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.  We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make this King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
  
An Employer To Be Proud Of 
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry.
  
Great Benefits 
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on Metro, Pierce, Community and Sound Transit) and a generous benefits package, (see Benefits tab for more details).
     
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: 
Neha Bansal at nbansal@kingcounty.gov Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Clean, sanitize elevators and stock lunchrooms, restrooms, including tables, toilets, showers, sinks and walls.
• Load and unload small equipment, debris, and trash.
• Mix and use cleaning chemicals and solutions.
• Empty trash and recycle bins.
• Operate and maintain task specific equipment, such as vacuums, carpet cleaners, shop vacs, floor sweepers, scrubbers, and steamers.
• Dust, wash, and vacuum surfaces; clean glass windows, including removing graffiti; clean surfaces up to 10 feet high.
• Request and stock various supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

• At least one year of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial experience.
• Basic oral and written communication skills including the ability to understand and follow directions in English and fill out basic reports via a computer.
• Knowledge of basic janitorial techniques.
• Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and applicable OSHA laws.
• Knowledge and skill in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals and solutions.
• Ability to use and understand basic computer software
• Skill in reading, following and safely handling cleaning supplies per manufacturer's instructions.
• Skill in dealing proactively and sensitively with customers and coworkers, with demonstrated commitment to King County values that include inclusion, fairness, and equity.
• Skill in performing multiple tasks together during the same time frame.
• Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Skill in learning new methods and ways of doing work.
• Skill in problem solving and analytical skills required to solve common problems.

Necessary Special Requirements

• A valid Washington State Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly lift, carry and move objects of less than 25 pounds.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work at heights reaching up to 40 feet.
• Walk continuously throughout the workday.

Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather.Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
 
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County 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 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, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on this job announcement.
 
Union Membership
This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
 
Class Code: 914102

Salary : $23 - $33