Transit Facilities Specialist II (Transit Custodian II)

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Career Service eligibility

Job summary

King County Metro Transit in Seattle is hiring a Transit Facilities Specialist II (Custodian II) to perform heavy industrial cleaning in bases, facilities, and transit properties. The role includes operating scrubbers, pressure washers, and lift equipment to maintain cleanliness and safety.

The position offers a competitive wage with day shifts ranging from $25.66 to $36.66 per hour, plus possible shift differentials.

Qualifications

• One year or more of industrial cleaning/janitorial experience.
• Experience with motorized floor scrubbers and pressure-washing equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques in industrial/maintenance settings.
• Good verbal and written communication; follow directions.
• Ability to work independently and in a crew, with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Contain and clean up fuel and/or oil spills.
• Steam clean and pressure-wash drains and maintenance areas.
• Clean restrooms, lunchrooms, and shop walls up to 40 ft high with lift equipment.
• Scrub floors of various materials and buff when needed.
• Dust, wash, vacuum, and remove graffiti.
• Operate vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners, and pressure washers safely.
• Drive county vehicle as necessary and stock supplies.

Skills

Industrial cleaning

Motorized floor scrubbers

Pressure-washing

Communication

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Attendance

Tools

Motorized floor scrubbers

Pressure washers

Lift equipment

Job description

Learn how Metro connects you with what matters

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

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.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit

[e-mail] or 206-477-6059

Applying our ACTIVATE values: being Accountable, Collaborative, Timely, and Impactful; how we Value Employees; staying Accessible; building what’s Trusted; and acting Equitably, is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. As a Transit Facilities Specialist II, you will also:

• Contain and clean up fuel and/or oil spills.


• Steam clean and/or pressure-wash drains, trenches, and subsurface maintenance areas.


• Steam clean and/or pressure-wash restrooms and shop walls, up to 40 feet in height, using various lift equipment and fall protection as appropriate.


• Clean and sanitize elevators, lunchrooms, and restrooms including tables, chairs, toilets, showers, sinks, walls, and/or offices.


• Scrub various types of floors, such as concrete, tile, vinyl, granite, and/or marble; spray/buff floors.


• Sweep, clear snow/ice, and clean facility perimeters.


• Set up, take down, and arrange furniture as needed.


• Dust, wash, and vacuum surfaces; clean glass windows; clean/remove graffiti off walls, windows, and other surfaces.


• Empty trash dumpsters; empty trash containers, either using a forklift or manually.


• Request and stock various types of supplies; stock lunchrooms and restrooms.


• Safely operate various pieces of equipment, such as vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners, floors scrubbers, shop vacs, steam cleaners, and/or pressure washers.


• Ensure care and proper operation of equipment.


• Use good judgment and wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), when necessary.


• Drive a County vehicle, when necessary.


• Respond to sanitization requests, when necessary.

To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year or more of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience, including the use of motorized floor scrubbers and pressure-washing equipment.


• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques in an industrial, shop or heavy maintenance environment.


• Knowledge in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals.


• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to understand and follow directions.


• Skill in reading, following, and safely handling cleaning supplies per manufacturer’s instructions.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a crew.


• Ability to perform repetitious job tasks, such as mopping, cleaning toilets, and sweeping.


• Skill in dealing proactively and sensitively with customers.


• Ability to accept direct supervision, follow written or verbal directions.


• Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.


• Ability to maintain a standardized work pace and skill in performing multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Demonstrated ability to have predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.

The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) or more years of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience, including the use of motorized floor scrubbers and pressure-washing equipment.

Necessary Special Requirements

Valid Washington State driver license, with an acceptable driving record. Out-of-state candidates must obtain a Washington driver license within 30 days of hire.

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE

9102200 / 16

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 devises, 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.

KING COUNTY'S VISION, MISSION, AND ACTIVATE VALUES UNITE US.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action‑oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

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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.