Rail Station Custodian

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join King County Metro Transit’s Rail Division as a Rail Station Custodian, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness of facilities supporting the Link Light Rail system. This full-time position offers competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to work with a team dedicated to service excellence in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial experience.
• Knowledge of basic janitorial techniques and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of rail stations, elevators, and escalators.
• Empty trash and recycle bins.
• Respond to emergency calls and prioritize tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Learn how Metro connects you with what matters

* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *

King County Metro Transit’s Rail Divisionhas an exciting opportunity for multiple Rail Station Custodians . The selected candidates willbe responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of various rail stations, elevators, escalators, park and rides, and industrial facilities for the Link Light Rail system.

About Metro Transit's Expanding Rail Division

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle’s streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.

Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle’s downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.

This recruitment may immediately fill up to fifteen (15) Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool for future Career Service vacancies in this classification, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who May Apply

This position is open to King County employees and the general public.

To Apply:

Those interested must submit:

• An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties.
• Completed supplemental questions

Anticipated Timelines

This posting will remain open until filled.Initial application review will be conducted 14 days following the posting date of this announcement, or on or after June 17, 2025. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates beginning the week of June 30, 2025, and ongoing thereafter until the positions is filled.

Current Hourly Rates :
2nd Shift (Swing): $26.94 -$38.49 | 3rd Shift (Graveyard): $27.58- $39.41

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Ap plying 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.

As the Rail Station Custodian ,you will:

• Secureareasforsafecleaning.
• Clean and provide litter and trash pick-up at stations, platforms, park and rides, right-of-waysandvariousindustrial facilities.
• Loadandunloadsmallequipment,debrisandtrash.
• Mixandusecleaningchemicalsandsolutions.
• Emptytrashandrecyclebins.
• Operatepressurewashers,floorscrubbers,blasters,andassociatedequipment.
• Clean,stockandsanitizerestroomsandelevators.
• Utilize lift equipment to clean in high places.
• Dust,wipe,washandvacuumsurfaces.
• Requestandstockvarioussupplies.
• Cleanglassandsurfaceareas;removegraffiti.
• Respond to emergency calls as necessary and prioritize emergency tasks in the absence of on-sitesupervision.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades; assist other trades asnecessary.
• Performsnowandiceremoval.
• Operate company-assigned vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial experience.
• Knowledgeofbasicjanitorialtechniques.
• Knowledgeintheuseandcareofcleaningequipment.
• KnowledgeofbasicsafetyrulesandapplicableOSHAlaws.
• Knowledgeandskillintheproperuseanddisposalofcleaningchemicalsandsolutions.
• Ability to use and understand basic computer software
• Basicoralandwrittencommunicationskillsincludingtheabilitytounderstandandfollowdirections in English and fill out basic reports via a computer.
• Skillinreading,followingandsafelyhandlingcleaningsuppliespermanufacturer'sinstructions.
• Skill in dealing proactively and sensitively with customers and coworkers, with demonstrated commitment to King County values that include inclusion, fairness, and equity.
• Skillinperformingmultipletaskstogetherduringthesametimeframe
• Skillinworkingwithavarietyofindividualsfromdiversebackgrounds.
• Skillinlearningnewmethodsandwaysofdoingwork.
• Skill in problem-solving and analytical skills required to solve common problems.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Current valid Washington State driver license, with an acceptable driving record. Out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a Washington State driver license within 30 days of hire.
• Forklift, Aerial Lift, and First-Aid/CPR certifications must be acquired within 90 days of hire date (training will be provided by employer).

Physical Requirements

• Constantlylift,carryandmoveobjectsoflessthan25pounds.
• Liftandmoveupto50poundsunassisted.
• Moveupto100poundswithassistance.
• Work at heights reaching up to 40 feet.
• Walk continuously throughout the workday.

Working Environment
Must be able to work from high places using mechanical lift devices (which could include working on a boom lift or scissor lift) ; work is performed both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather.

Application & Selection Process

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.

Work Schedule
This position is anticipated to be full time, assigned 40 hours per week. Employees must be able to work any of the three shifts (day, swing, or graveyard) . Work schedule may include non- standard work hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. This position is non- exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval.

Union Membership: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.

Work Location: Employees may report to any of the following locations:

• Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S., Seattle, WA.
• Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) East at 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA.
• Maintenance of Way North (MOWN) at N.137th St. Seattle, WA
• And any future Sound Transit Link facilities.

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 9103200/ 16

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Ebony Ware, Human Resource Analyst, at [e-mail].

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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 ourTrue 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.

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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.

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