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Transit Facilities Specialist II (Custodian II)

King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Salary:

$25.66 - $36.66 Hourly Location :

Seattle, WA Job Type:

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Job Number:

2025DR24973 Department:

MTD - Metro Transit Division:

Facilities Opening Date:

09/05/2025 Closing Date:

9/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA:

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:

J2 : ATU L587-Transit Full- or Part-Time:

Full Time Hours/Week:

40 hours/week

Summary King County Metro Transit's Facilities Division

has an exciting opportunity for multiple

Transit Facilities Specialist II's

(Transit Custodian II's). The Transit Facilities Specialist II is responsible for performing heavy industrial cleaning in transit bases, maintenance facilities, and other transit properties and structures.

About Metro's Transit Facilities Division:

King County Metro Transit's Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties, such as bus bases, park & rides, bus shelters, and offices and maintenance shops. Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements, bus shelter cleaning, trolley wire repairs, radio maintenance for buses, environmental spill clean-up, bus sign replacement, graffiti removal, and other facilities maintenance duties. Internally, team provides division-wide support functions for finance, budget, environmental compliance, safety, training, administrative services and new employee orientation. Planning, inventory/materials management, work center, workforce management, functional asset management, general/maintenance agreements, systems support, capital infrastructure, sustainable resources/energy. Recruitment Information:

This recruitment may immediately fill two (2)

Transit Facilities Specialist II

Career Service positions. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, as well as any fully benefitted Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur in this classification and in this division. Eligibility pools remain valid for 12 months from the posting date, or until the list is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority. Who may apply:

This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the 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 Facilities Specialist I (Transit Custodian I) apply for or accept the position, Metro will then offer to other qualified candidates, both internal and external to Metro Transit.

Questions?

if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor at Job Duties Applying

equity and social justice principles

is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the

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, pressure washers and or bucket truck. 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. Other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills 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. Basic oral and written communication skills including the ability to understand and follow directions. Skill in ready, 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 predicable, 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

:

A valid Washington State driver's license is required and an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out of state driver's license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire. Supplemental Information To Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. 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 Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor at

Required Application Materials:

Submit an online application

through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving. Attach a Cover Letter. Attach a Resume Thoroughly respond to all required

Supplemental Questions

within the 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 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 callouts, 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 Location:

The work location may be assigned to a location within the King County Metro Transit service area, including Seattle, Tukwila, Bellevue, and North Seattle.

Work Environment:

Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather. Specific tasks may require the use of a respirator, and therefore the 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.

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

Class Code:

940370, Transit Facilities Specialist II

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 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 ourwe 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.

KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER: 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. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE:

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. 01

Are you a current Transit Facilities Specialist I (Transit Custodian I) employed with King County Metro Transit and represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587?

Yes No

02

How many years of experience do you have performing professional industrial cleaning/janitorial duties?

I have 3 or more years of this experience. I have at least 1, but less than 3, years of this experience. I have less than 1 year of this experience. I do not have this experience.

03

Do you currently have a valid Washington State driver's license, or will you be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

Yes No

04

In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?

Yes No

05

If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason?

One time. More than once. My license has not been suspended. N/A - I do not have a driver's license.

06

How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) years?

No code violations. 1 code violation. 2 code violations. 3 code violations. 4 code violations. 5 or more code violations. N/A - I do not have a driver's license.

07

Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? (Select all that apply.)

Reckless or negligent driving. DWI/DUI - driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Hit and run incident. Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault. Open container violation. More than one at-fault accident. None of the above. N/A - I do not have a driver's license.

08

This position requires the ability to work shifts including day, swing, or overnight, which may include working on weekends and holidays, as well as respond to emergency overtime and call-outs during non-working hours as needed, at work locations throughout the King County Metro Transit service area. Are you able to meet these requirements?

Yes No

09

This position requires the ability to frequently lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift objects up to 100 pounds with assistance, frequently walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and stooping, work at heights up to 40 feet with use of fall protection and mechanical lift equipment, and use of appropriate provided personal protective equipment (PPE). Are you able to meet these requirements?

Yes No

10

A resume and cover letter must be attached to this application in order to advance in the selection process. Applications omitting these attachments will be considered 'incomplete' and will be removed from consideration. Have you attached a resume and cover letter? If you have not, you are still able to go back and attach these.

Yes No

11

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant?ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff?ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one. No

12

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff 13

If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the interview process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).

Yes No

14

MTD - Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.

Yes No

15

MTD -Do you have any relatives who work for King County's METRO Transit Department?

YES NO

16

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that theycurrently work in. Select one.

Bus Operations Division Capital Division Employee Services Division Facilities Division Finance & Administration Division General Manager's Office Marine Division Mobility Division Rail Division (including Streetcar) Safety, Security & Quality Assurance Vehicle Maintenance I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro

17

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship. If you answered "no", please list "N/A". 18

I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.

Yes No

Required Question