Rail Station Custodian

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking Rail Station Custodians to maintain cleanliness across Link Light Rail stations, elevators, escalators, park-and-ride facilities, and industrial sites. The role requires readiness for day, swing, or graveyard shifts and adherence to safety and equity standards.

Applicants must have at least one year of industrial cleaning experience, knowledge of janitorial techniques, safe chemical handling, and basic computer reporting.

Qualifications

• At least one year of direct professional industrial cleaning/janitorial experience within the past five years.
• Knowledge of basic janitorial techniques and cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge and safe handling of cleaning chemicals and solutions.
• Ability to use computer software and fill out basic reports.
• Clear English reading and writing skills; effective spoken communication.
• Commitment to King County values including inclusion, fairness and equity.
• Ability to perform multitasking and cooperate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Secure areas for safe cleaning.
• Clean and provide litter and trash pick-up at stations, platforms, park and rides, and facilities.
• Load and unload small equipment, debris and trash.
• Mix and use cleaning chemicals and solutions.
• Empty trash and recycle bins.
• Operate vacuums, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, and related equipment.
• Clean, stock and sanitize restrooms and elevators.
• Use lifts to access high places; dust, wipe and wash surfaces.
• Request and stock supplies; manage glass and surface cleaning; remove graffiti.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with other trades; plan, schedule and supervise work.
• Perform snow and ice removal; operate company vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Equipment operation

Safety knowledge

Chemical handling

Basic computer skills

English communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Tools

Forklift

Aerial Lift

First-Aid/CPR training

Job description

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

King County Metro Transit’s Rail Division has an exciting opportunity for multiple Rail Station Custodians.

The selected candidates will be 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's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services, the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless, connected system, our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access, reducing barriers, and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go.

Joining Metro's Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we serve, both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role, your work here contributes to something that matters, a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.

Who May Apply

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

This recruitment’s selection process may be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future career service vacancies in this classification and within this division over the next year (12 months) and will be utilized at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Current Hourly Rates

• 1st Shift (Day): $25.66-$36.66
• 2nd Shift (Swing): $26.94-$38.49
• 3rd Shift (Graveyard): $27.58-$39.41

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, and driving abstract reviews.

Need Assistance?

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact Marwa Alansi, HR Talent Advisor, at [e-mail]

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Secure areas for safe cleaning.
• 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.
• Perform snow and ice removal.
• Operate company-assigned vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one year of direct professional industrial cleaning/janitorial experience within the past 5 years.
• Knowledge of basic janitorial techniques.
• Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and applicable OSHAlaws.
• Knowledge and skill in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals and solutions.
• Ability to use and understand basic computer software
• Basic oral and written communication skills including the ability to understand and follow directions in English and fill out basic reports via a computer.
• Skill in reading, following, and safely handling cleaning supplies per manufacturer's instructions.
• Skill in dealing proactively and sensitively with customers and coworkers, with demonstrated commitment to King County values that include inclusion, fairness, and equity.
• Skill in performing multi tasks together during the same timeframe.
• Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Skill in learning new methods and ways of doing work.
• Skill in problem-solving and analytical skills required to solve common problems.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and 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

• Constantly lift, carry and move objects of less than 25 pounds.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work at heights reaching up to 40 feet.
• Walk continuously throughout the workday.

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.

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.

Work Location

• 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.

Safety Responsibilities for an Employee

• Responsible for understanding this policy and their role in safety
• Report all safety concerns
• Follow safety practices and procedures as necessary to maintain a safe work environment and in conformance with applicable regulations, policies, and training
• Report safety and security concerns and ideas to supervisors or anonymously through data collection system

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

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 9103200 / 16

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