Lead Maintenance Custodian

Lead Maintenance Custodian

Salary

$70,656.00 - $86,028.00 Annually

Location

Renton, WA, WA

Job Type

AFSCME

Job Number

26-00152

Department

PW - Facilities

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description

The City of Renton is seeking a dedicated Lead Maintenance Custodian who will oversee daily custodial and maintenance activities, assign and prioritize the work of team members, and perform a wide range of hands-on technical and labor-intensive tasks. This position supports the City's vision, mission, and operational goals by ensuring our facilities are well-maintained, secure, and ready to serve the community. If you are a detail-oriented, proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in supporting essential City operations, we invite you to apply.

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 employees 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 Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of duties related to the day-to-day maintenance and custodial operations of City buildings and facilities; train and provide work direction and schedule regular and temporary maintenance custodial personnel as assigned; delegate and prioritize work.
• Maintain central supplies storage area; maintain adequate inventory levels of maintenance and custodial supplies
• Perform minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, light bulbs, replace ballasts; report major repair and maintenance needs and assist other maintenance and grounds personnel in making a variety of repairs as required.
• Perform general maintenance in various building trades including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical and painting; perform general and touch-up painting.
• Perform a variety of custodial duties for assigned facilities according to established schedules; sweep, scrub and mop floors; wash windows, counters and walls; empty and clean waste receptacles; assist in gym floor repairs and refinishing as assigned.
• Maintain custodial equipment and materials; refill various restroom dispensers, including paper towels and soap; clean and sanitize restrooms including toilets, urinals, sinks, walls, stall doors and countertops.
• Remove leaves and debris from facility roofs, gutters and downspouts.
• Remove dead rodents, spider infestations and human and animal waste from City facilities.
• Adjust and arrange furniture, tables, chairs and equipment; set up facilities for special events and meetings as assigned.
• Communicate with supervisor, Parks and Recreation staff, administrators and others regarding custodial and general maintenance needs and setup instructions.
• Operate a variety of equipment and hand and power tools used in general maintenance and custodial work including plumbing tools, vacuums, scrubber, buffer, pallet jack, power steamer, boom lift, paint sprayer, nail gun, carpet extractor, blower, electrical testing equipment and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned shift; turn lights on and off; unlock and lock doors; raise and lower flags.
• Inspect doors, windows and assigned areas for vandalism, report safety, fire hazards and vandalism as appropriate.
• Maintain a variety of records related to preventive maintenance, supplies, mileage, work orders, vandalism and hazardous waste records; maintain storeroom; operate a computer terminal.
• Assist Supervisor with hiring process for facilities team.
• Correct and guide assigned staff and provide input into staff evaluations.
• Provide direction and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
• Implement the goals of the work group as directed by a Supervisor.
• Assist with the resolution of complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by the work group.
• 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.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

To view a complete job description, click here: Class Specifications | Lead Maintenance Custodian | Class Spec Details

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and 3 years of general building maintenance and custodial experience.
• Valid Washington State drivers license.
• Successful passing of a required background check, driving record 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 regularly.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment and/or outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
• 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

Please consider visiting the City of Rentons Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. 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.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At 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. This position also 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.

Accommodation

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

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

Why are you interested in working for the City of Renton?

02

Do you have experience assigning or prioritizing work for maintenance or custodial staff? If yes, please briefly describe. If no, write N/A.

03

Are you able to meet the physical requirements of the job (lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces), with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes, I am able to perform these functions without accommodation.
• Yes, I am able to perform these functions with reasonable accommodation.
• No, I am not able to perform these functions, even with accommodation.

04

If you selected "with reasonable accommodation," please explain:

05

Please describe your experience performing basic repairs in areas such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, or painting? If you do not have experience in these areas, write N/A.

06

Please describe your experience using maintenance or custodial equipment (for example: scrubbers, buffers, power tools, extractors)? If you do not have experience in these areas, write N/A.

07

Do you possess a valid Washington State drivers license?

• Yes
• No

08

The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday from 8am to 4:30 pm. Are you able to accommodate this schedule?

• Yes
• No

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

Required Question

Employer City of Renton

Address 1055 South Grady Way

Renton, Washington, 98057

Phone 425-566-0828

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