Transit Facilities Specialist II (Transit Custodian II)

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking a Transit Facilities Specialist II (Custodian II) to perform heavy industrial cleaning across transit bases and facilities. The role supports the Facilities Division in maintaining safe, clean, and compliant transit properties and structures within the service area.

Typical duties include cleaning, adhering to safety protocols, and supporting daily operations. The position requires flexibility for various shifts, including swing or night hours, and is not

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing heavy industrial cleaning in transit bases, maintenance facilities, and other transit properties and structures.

Job description

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Facilities Specialist II (Transit Custodian II). The Transit Facilities Specialist II is responsible for performing heavy industrial cleaning in transit bases, maintenance facilities, and other transit properties and structures.

This recruitment may immediately fill up to one (1) Career Service position, and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, as well as Term-Limited Temporary and/or Special Duty Assignment, vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) months, until the pool is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.

WAGE INFORMATION

Qualified candidates typically start at the mid-point of the established pay range, depending on candidate qualifications. The top step of the pay range is achieved within three (3) years or less through automatic step progression, depending on initial step placement at time of hire.

The pay range for day shift is $25.66 to $36.66 per hour. The mid-point step is currently $32.99 per hour for day shift.

This position is eligible for shift differential if assigned to a swing/afternoon or overnight shift. Positions assigned to swing/afternoon shift receive 5% shift differential, and positions assigned to overnight shift receive 7.5% shift differential.

WHO MAY APPLY

This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public. Please note: Vacancies in the Transit Facilities Specialist II (Custodian II) classification will be filled first by qualified TFD Employees in the Transit Facilities Specialist I (Custodian I) classification. If no current Employees in the Facilities Specialist I (Transit Custodian I) classification apply for or accept the position, Metro will then offer to other qualified candidates, both internal and external to Metro Transit.

UNION STATUS

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications, as well as for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview, which may also include a written test and/or practical skills test. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as driving record checks, internal record reviews, and/or reference checks, etc. The first six (6) months of employment in a Career Service position are served in a probationary capacity to provide an opportunity to confirm whether the position is a good match between the successful candidate’s interests and skills and the ability to perform the requirements of the job.

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

The work location may be assigned to a location within the King County Metro Transit service area, including Seattle, Tukwila, Bellevue, North Seattle, and Renton. This position is typically scheduled full time (40 hours per week), with a typical schedule of 5 days/8 hours per day. Shifts typically include both days and swing/afternoon. However, because schedules are selected by a seniority‑based twice‑annual “shift pick”, employees must be available and willing to work any shift (day, swing, or graveyard), weekends, nights, holidays, and call‑outs, as well as any of the work locations. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval. This position is not eligible for telework/remote work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Specific tasks may require the use of a respirator, and therefore position is subject to respirator fit‑testing. Additionally, indoor work may include exposure to exhaust and fumes. When warranted, must be able and willing to wear proper safety equipment and protective clothing as required, including hearing and eye protection.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is required to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and may involve lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, and safe operation of equipment are also required. Duties may require working at heights with the use of mechanical lift devices, requiring use of fall protection.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AN EMPLOYEE

• Responsible for understanding the Metro Transit Safety 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.