CUSTODIAN (SWING SHIFT)

Kitsap County, WA; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap County is seeking an experienced custodian for swing shift to maintain the cleanliness and safety of 23 County facilities, including the Main County Campus, Sheriff’s precincts, Juvenile Detention, Coroner’s Offices, and other community-facing buildings with heavy public traffic.

You will operate and maintain professional-grade custodial equipment, perform advanced floor care, stock supplies, and ensure security and safety while supporting county operations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License (required prior to hire) with a satisfactory driving record, enabling operation of County-owned vehicles across multiple facilities.
• Six (6) months of general custodial experience to provide foundational knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment use, and workplace safety.
• Preferred: 1+ year of commercial/industrial custodial experience in high-traffic buildings; 1 year of commercial floor care experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of 23 County facilities.
• Operate and maintain professional-grade custodial equipment to preserve flooring and surface life.
• Perform routine custodial tasks with minimal supervision and accountability for buildings, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Maintain interior public and staff spaces through cleaning, disinfecting, and floor care.

Skills

Clear verbal communication

Independent work

Accountability

Tools

Auto scrubbers

Buffers

Extractors

Industrial vacuums

Floor machines

Job description

Kitsap County is seeking an experienced custodian to fill a critical role maintaining the cleanliness and condition of County facilities during swing shift. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your custodial career while making a meaningful impact on both the public’s experience in Kitsap County buildings and the daily work environment of County employees. The role provides a rewarding balance of hands‑on work and interaction with employees and the public, making it ideal for a skilled professional ready to take the next step in their career.

As the Custodian, you will:

• Ensure the daily cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of 23 County facilities, including the Main County Campus, Sheriff’s precincts, Juvenile Detention, Coroner’s Offices, and other community-facing buildings with heavy public traffic.

• Operate and maintain professional-grade custodial equipment—including auto scrubbers, buffers, extractors, industrial vacuums, and floor machines to preserve flooring systems and extend surface life across high-use environments.

• Execute routine and repetitive custodial tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating accountability for assigned buildings, equipment, and security procedures.

• Maintain interior public and staff spaces such as offices, lobbies, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, and entrances through systematic cleaning, disinfecting, and floor care practices.

• Lead by example in safe chemical handling and strict PPE compliance, ensuring adherence to County safety standards while working around machinery, chemicals, and biohazards.

• Perform advanced floor care services including stripping, waxing, polishing, scrubbing tile and grout, and carpet extraction to County specifications.

• Support facility operations by replenishing restroom and sanitation supplies, removing trash and recycling, and maintaining kitchens and common-use areas.

• Protect facility security by securing doors and windows and working responsibly in sensitive locations such as the Jail and Coroner’s Office.

• Identify and report building maintenance issues, safety hazards, and equipment or supply needs to supervisors to support proactive facility management.

• Navigate multiple work sites and shifts, including indoor and outdoor assignments, while operating County-owned vehicles in compliance with the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

Professional Credentials / Licensing:

Valid Washington State Driver’s License (required prior to hire) with a satisfactory driving record, enabling operation of County-owned vehicles across multiple facilities.

Experience:

Six (6) months of general custodial experience, providing foundational knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment use, and workplace safety.

Preferred Industry Background:

• One (1) or more years of commercial or industrial custodial experience, particularly in public or high-traffic buildings where durability, sanitation, and consistency are essential.

• One (1) year of commercial floor care experience, supporting advanced maintenance of tile, carpet, and finished flooring systems.

• Experience working around biohazards, chemical fumes, loud noise, and machinery vibration, with an understanding of risk mitigation.

• Willingness and physical capability to climb up to four flights of stairs multiple times daily, work extended periods standing or walking, and perform indoor and outdoor custodial tasks in varying weather conditions.

Communication / Interpersonal Skills:

• Clear verbal communication and professional conduct when working in sensitive environments such as detention and medical examiner's facilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage assigned workloads, and maintain accountability across multiple buildings without direct supervision—critical for countywide custodial coverage.

For the complete job description: Custodian

For more information about the department, please visit: Kitsap County Facilities Maintenance

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308 and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Membership in the union is optional.

Application Requirements

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

To be considered, your application must:

• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration.

Criminal Conviction Standards

Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/bccu/documents/SecretarysCrimesListforALLPrograms.pdf

Driving Requirements

The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:

1. Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Work hours for this position are swing shift (3pm - 11:30pm) but can vary with the needs of the County.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.