Invitation to Compete #24-24: Custodial & Janitorial Support Lead, Senior
Custodial Services
Regular, full-time, 80 hours per pay period
Salary Range:$31.40 - 38.18 per hour
Shifts times may be:2 A.M - 10 A.M or 3:30 AM - 11:30 A.M.
This is a non-exempt, benefited position. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME. A pay period is two weeks in length.
Hours will include weekdays, weekends and evenings. This position is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees. Please submit your NEOGOV application, cover letter and resume by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024 to be considered.
Overview
The Custodial & Janitorial Support Lead, senior position performs custodial/janitorial services that contribute to the attractive and safe condition of the Library’s facilities and grounds including an iconic 11-story Central Library and 26 branch libraries located in neighborhoods throughout Seattle. At the direction of the Custodial/Janitorial Support Supervisor, this position provides crew leadership, administrative support and project coordination, dispatching, scheduling, time sheets and time management assistance and task-level direction for the custodial and janitorial services work units. Quality assurance along with training and staff development will be the primary focus for the individual chosen in this role.
The libraries support a high volume of patron traffic daily. Library facilities are open seven days a week, including evenings and weekends. The custodial and janitorial crews are responsible for keeping facilities clean and sanitary for the public and staff. In addition to the eleven floor areas at the Central Library, the building has multiple elevators, escalators, stairwells, numerous staff and public restrooms, food preparation areas and a loading dock that are maintained by the Janitorial crew. The building also has numerous meeting room facilities and an auditorium for use by staff and the public for both Library and private events.
This position performs a senior lead-person role within the custodial and janitorial units. The work of the crews includes:
Janitor: stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; cleaning and re-supplying restrooms; vacuuming and shampooing rugs and carpets; dusting and polishing furniture; cleaning door glass; collecting and removing trash within and outside facilities; and other duties as assigned. The crews also assist with set-up and takedown of furniture, equipment and supplies in meeting room facilities.
Custodian: stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; cleaning and re-supplying restrooms; vacuuming and shampooing rugs and carpets; dusting and polishing furniture; cleaning door glass; collecting and removing trash within and outside facilities; and other duties as assigned. The custodian position typically works independently at assigned branch locations.
This position assists the Custodial/Janitorial Support Supervisor in regularly evaluating work quality and methods and provides for the training and equipment of janitorial staff to meet work quality and safety standards.
In addition to administrative and operational duties, this position performs the full range of custodial and janitorial duties on a regular basis and covers unanticipated staff absences and special custodial and janitorial needs.
This position participates with the Custodial and Janitorial Support Supervisor in the selection of Janitors, provides ongoing training to the staff and assists with performance appraisals for assigned staff. Other responsibilities include coaching and counseling with the Custodial and Janitorial Support Supervisor, and when necessary, documentation and recommendation of necessary corrective or disciplinary measures.
This position oversees the use, maintenance and storage of commercial cleaning supplies, equipment, chemicals, safety equipment and related materials. Work also requires writing requisitions for cleaning supplies and equipment and monitoring supply needs. This position is responsible for reporting building mechanical or equipment maintenance needs and for performing minor maintenance tasks that do not require specialized skills. The position performs related duties as required.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the qualifications are asked to submit the following items in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024 to be considered:
Online application- A cover letter that describes how your experience and skills align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. Please let us know why you are interested in this position.
- Current resume that summarizes relevant education, professional experience, training and skills.
- A current, State-certified, driving abstract (driving record). Abstracts may be obtained at Washington State Department of Licensing offices and should be scanned and included with the online application.
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Initial screening will be based on a review of application materials. The employment history detailed in your application materials MUST validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a series of one or more interviews.
Benefits and Salary Information The full salary range for this position is
$31.40 - $38.18 per hour.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans
Additional Information If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at The Seattle Public Library, please send an email to job.applications@spl.org. The Library promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.
Please keep in mind that job offers are contingent on a review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.
