About the Department

Positions in this classification are responsible for the general maintenance and clean up of physical facilities. Duties and responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing buildings; sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; and the performance of minor equipment and facility repairs. This position also cleans Picnic Shelters, collects garbage and picks up litter in the parks.

Schedule: Must work weekends. Shift will have Monday’s and Tuesday’s off.
Spring/Summer shift is 6:00am-2:30pm. Fall/Winter shift is 6:30am – 3:00pm.

Position Duties

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms; dust, mops, sweeps, polishes, and refinishes floors; vacuums carpets; removes trash; cleans windows, walls, counters, and carpets.
Polishes and refinishes tennis courts.
Lubricates pulleys, fans, and check belts on cleaning equipment; performs minor repairs on non-warrantee cleaning equipment.
Washes windows, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets.
Repairs doors, windows, roof leaks, and water pressure leaks; performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
Sets up furniture and other equipment needed for meetings.
Responds to special cleaning requests.
Supervises and inspects work performed by contracted custodians.
Assists in the training and evaluation of subordinate custodial staff; orients new workers to evening shifts.
Inventories and orders equipment needed to perform custodial duties.
Participates in the planning and implementation of custodial assignments.
Cleans sensitive areas such as the police records and evidence rooms.
Secures buildings and activates alarms at the end of each shift.
Clean picnic tables, barbeques, drinking fountains, and park signs.
Able to use apps to report damage to park infrastructure.
Able to follow spoken and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge in use and application of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and floor finishes and ability to follow instructions in their application and use.
Some knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance to repair tools and equipment.
Work requires conversational skills and courtesy to exchange information and maintain harmony among fellow employees.
Ability to work independently.
Able to input time, make, and complete work orders using a timekeeping management system.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

Some vocational training/technical training in building maintenance, custodial equipment and supplies, and boiler maintenance.
Work experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Must have customer service experience.
Must be able to drive an F150 truck safely.
Must be able to pass background check.
Must be at least 18 years old by date of hire.
Must take required trainings.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking; talking; hearing; using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Physical ability to operate equipment and perform general cleaning activities.
Work is performed using potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment and requires moderate physical effort in manipulating equipment.
Able to lift 40 plus lbs. into a bed of a truck.

Benefits

The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:
Medical
Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).
Dental
Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.
Vision
Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:
More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Survivor Income
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
An ORCA Card bus pass
On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
Career development and training programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

Supplemental Questions

APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
I do not agree with the statements above.

Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one? Are you able to maintain a good driving record in accordance with City of Bellevue standards and provide a current original driver’s abstract at the time of interview?

This position requires working at multiple locations based on assignment and operational needs driving a city vehicle. Are you able to travel to varying work sites?

Please select one of the following that best describes your highest level of education:

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Vocational/Trade School
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or above
None of the Above

Please indicate your level of experience performing janitorial, custodial, or maintenance work (e.g., cleaning restrooms, trash removal, facility upkeep) or related experience:

Some experience, less than 1 year
1-2 years of experience
2-3 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
More than 4 years of experience
No relevant experience

This position will have an anticipated work schedule that will include weekends and have Monday and Tuesday off. The summer shift is 6:00am - 2:30pm, Winter shift is 6:30am - 3:00pm depending on the season. Are you able to meet this scheduling requirement?

This position requires moderate physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions, including walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 75lbs., reaching, operating equipment, and using cleaning chemicals. Can you perform these essential functions following proper safety procedures?

This position requires working independently with limited supervision once trained. Are you comfortable and self-motivated to work alone and following clear instructions?

Have you worked in any of the following sectors: (Select all that apply)

Government Sector (municipality, county, start, etc.)
Public Sector
Private Sector
Commercial Sector
None of the above

Do you have experience performing the following: (select all that apply)

Minor equipment repair
Minor facility repair
Pressure washing
Floor machine operation
Hand/Power Tool
None of the above

Are you able and comfortable to communicate using Microsoft Outlook or similar email systems?

Are you able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and with cleaning chemicals and equipment, following proper safety procedures?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Bellevue
Address: PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009
Website: http://www.bellevuewa.gov/

Maintenance Worker, Janitorial