Custodian

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Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma is recruiting for professional custodians to perform custodial work.

The Department(s) is looking for motivated employees to fill an open Custodian position. This classification is responsible for performing custodial duties and/or other routine maintenance duties in support of City facilities.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Clean, sweep, mop, wash, scrub and/or polish floors carpets, furniture, equipment, windows, woodwork, walls and building fixtures as required.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms and plumbing fixtures.
  • Clean, disinfect and polish brass and other metalwork; may include kitchen equipment and fixtures.
  • Clean and empty trash cans, recycling containers and ashtrays.
  • Arrange and move furniture and equipment.
  • Report damage to structures, equipment or furniture; requisition, stock and replenish cleaning materials and supplies according to establish procedures.
  • Operate motorized cleaning equipment.
  • Perform routine security duties during work shift.
  • Work safely and cooperatively with coworkers and the public.

This position requires the employee to work on a variety of shifts, including day, swing, and graveyard. Employees must be available and willing to work on any shift and on any day of the week (including holidays). Some positions require a valid Washington State Driver’s License and/or forklift truck safety certification card with maintenance thereafter.

This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list. The eligibility list will be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year or until the eligibility list is depleted; there is currently a vacancy.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma’s diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma’s entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduation or equivalent and one year of professional custodial work.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements:

  • Some positions in this class may require a valid Washington Driver’s License and/or forklift operator’s certification.
  • All City employees must be able to pass a background screening. Depending upon assignment, individuals may be required to pass additional background screening with maintenance thereafter.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Hazardous Communications program
Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Cleaning materials, disinfectants, sanitizers and equipment used in custodial work.
Health, safety regulations and proper use of personal safety equipment.
Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Applicable departmental policies and standard operating procedures.
Use and care for assigned cleaning tools and equipment.
Use cleaning compounds safely.
Complete routine operations involved in custodial duties without close supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting techniques.

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