Custodian 1 - Swing Shift (NON-PERMANENT)

Custodian 1 - Swing Shift (Non-Permanent)

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks and a 260-acre lake.

About the Opportunity: As a Custodian 1, you will help keep Capitol Campus buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who uses them. Your work will include tasks like emptying trash, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning restrooms, offices, and common areas. You'll also clean glass and fixtures, restock supplies, and make sure furniture is in the right place. The job involves using cleaning products and equipment safely, attending trainings and meetings, and keeping track of your daily work. Most importantly, you'll be helping DES provide a clean and healthy environment for our customers.

Duties

Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Clean and disinfect surfaces such as doors, glass, walls, fixtures, telephones, and chalk trays using approved products and equipment.
• Empty trash cans, replace liners, and collect trash bags for disposal in dumpsters.
• Dust horizontal and vertical surfaces from high to low and pick up small items from floors.
• Vacuum traffic areas, under desks, stairwells, and other needed spaces with backpack vacuums; inspect and maintain equipment.
• Reposition furniture properly and secure areas after cleaning.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including sinks, toilets, urinals, partitions, floors, and mirrors; restock supplies as needed.
• Spot clean carpets, glass, entrances, and miscellaneous areas; sweep and mop floors.
• Complete daily timesheets, attend trainings and meetings, and perform other assigned duties.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a valid WA State Driver's License (for certain positions, not all).
• High School diploma/GED equivalency OR Six (6) months of experience as a Custodian 1 or equivalent.
• Physical ability to: lift, move, and/or transfer 50 lbs. or more. Stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, and kneel. Work safely with a backpack vacuum, floor crew machinery, and other equipment as designed for up to 8 hours. Wear a uniform and use prescribed chemicals on a daily basis which may require the use of protective equipment. Work in and around building occupants, visitors, or other trades personnel. Exercise discretion in the workplace, respecting the privacy and confidentiality of information found there. Temporary inability to use prescribed chemicals or equipment will require documented medical evidence and, if not resolved, will prevent successful performance of required duties of this position.
• General ability: read, write, speak, and understand English. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Make the best use of available time and resources, and understand the importance of respecting the privacy and property of customers. Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior and impress its importance upon others. Ability to accept personal responsibility to develop talents and knowledge. Work in a crowded, high pressure work environment. Commitment and ability to remain alert for signs of suspicious or criminal activity in the working environment. Commitment to complete required training during the probationary period, for all new custodians. Commitment to attend and complete classroom training regarding the OS1 process, tools, and chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum age of eighteen (18) years old.
• Commitment to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications, as needed. Note: It is the employer's responsibility to ensure appropriate licenses and/or certificates are obtained for each position.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.