Salary: $64,896.00 - $78,900.00 Annually

The City of Tukwila is seeking a Facilities Custodian to perform routine custodial to minor facilities maintenance activities. The Fleet & 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, the Facilities Custodian 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.

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.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

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

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Equipment, supplies, chemicals, and cleaners used to clean buildings and furnishings, to include applicable safety precautions, maintenance, and repairs
• Operate building 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
• Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction