Custodian

Custodian

Salary

$56,736.00 - $68,928.00 Annually

Location

Renton, WA, WA

Job Type

AFSCME

Job Number

26-00055

Department

PW - Facilities

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description

The City of Renton has a great opportunity for a responsible custodian to join our Public Works team. The position performs a variety of physical tasks that keep our City facilities looking their best. If you are someone who is careful, thorough, and attentive to all aspects of cleaning and tidying this may be the job for you. The Custodian schedule is Wednesday - Sunday 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM. Please read below for a more detailed description of the functions of this job.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employees salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) plan enrollment.

Essential Duties:

• Sweep, scrub, mop, strip wax and buff floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets in offices and other work areas.
• Wash windows and walls; clean and adjust shades and blinds.
• Dust and polish furniture and woodwork; polish metal fixtures.
• Pick up trash; empty and clean waste receptacles.
• Maintain custodial room and cart in a clean and safe manner.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms including but not limited to floors, walls, fixtures, appliances, and mirrors; clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks and drinking fountains; restock supplies.
• Move furniture and equipment; set up equipment and rooms for special events, meetings, lectures, and other events.
• Perform minor repairs to buildings and fixtures; report repair and maintenance needs and assist others in making repairs as required.
• Clean graffiti.
• Blow and clear sidewalks and entry ways.
• Remove dead rodents, spider infestations and human and animal waste from City and parks facilities.
• Inspect the security of facilities checking for hazards, vandalism, and ensuring doors and windows are properly secured and alerting security personnel of unauthorized or suspicious individuals or activities on property.
• Maintain the safety of facilities by adhering to custodial industry standards of safety and health practices.
• Operate a variety of equipment and hand and power tools used in custodial work.
• Replace fluorescent light tubes.
• Maintain records related to work performed including security checks and custodial supply orders.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this classification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a driving record check.
• Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally.
• Exposure to hazardous materials and noise from equipment.
• May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact ajamilova@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications. Applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At a minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. In addition, this position requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.

This position is represented by AFSCME, Local 2170, and the applicable benefits are as follows:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the Citys self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
• The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

• The City contributes 3% of the employees base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

• Employees are enrolled in either the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS) or the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS).

• The following position is required to be enrolled in PSERS*

• Probation Officer

• If an employee was in PERS prior to 2006, the employee had the choice to remain in the PERS plan.

• Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

VEBA

The City contributes 1% of base pay into individual employee VEBA accounts, which can be used to pay out of pocket medical expenses.

Life Insurance

• A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
• Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
• Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

• Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

• The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

• Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).
• Employees may access their vacation immediately.

Sick Leave

• Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
• Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

• A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

• The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

• The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees, unless otherwise specified in a labor contract.

Hours of Work

• Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

• Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.

01

Please explain why you are interested in applying for this position with the City of Renton.

02

How many years of custodial experience do you have?

• 0 to less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 4 - 7 years
• Over 7 years

03

Do you have experience working as a Custodian in an office environment or related facility?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please list the organization(s) where you gained this relevant experience and include the dates. If you answered "No", please write N/A.

05

If you answered No to having Custodian experience in an office environment, please explain what experience you do have that would demonstrate your ability to perform the job duties/responsibilities of the custodian position. If you answered Yes please put N/A.

06

Please list other related custodial equipment and months experience you have using that equipment.

07

This position will be scheduled to work Wednesday - Sunday 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM. Are you able to accommodate this schedule?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered No to the schedule question, please list the days and times you are available. If you answered Yes please write N/A.

09

Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes, I understood

Required Question

Employer City of Renton

Address 1055 South Grady Way

Renton, Washington, 98057

Phone 425-566-0828

Website http://www.rentonwa.gov/jobs