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ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 0826-47

Under general supervision, the Custodian Specialist is responsible for cleaning services that provide a clean, safe, attractive, and healthy place for our patrons and staff. Typical duties include facility cleaning, set-up of meeting rooms and library equipment and inventory control of cleaning supplies. This role will primarily be focused on carpet cleaning and providing back-up to other Custodian Specialists. The incumbent can expect to be assigned work at any of the KRL branches. This position reports to the Facilities Supervisor. The typical custodial shift is from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Public Employees Association/UFCW local 365.

High School diploma or GED, plus two years of custodial experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the requirements of the job.

This position travels between locations throughout the county and will need to drive on library business.

A valid Washington state driver's license, safe driving record, and three years of driving experience is required to drive a library-owned vehicle for library business.

Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, long term disability insurance plans, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), as well as our employee assistance program. Additionally, full-time employees earn 16 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 2 personal days each year.

Kitsap Regional Library participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are automatically eligible for the plan if they work a minimum of 16.25 hours per week (or 70 hour per month) during five months per year for two consecutive years.

Offers to new employees are expected to be between $21.27 and $22.57 depending on required and relevant experience and in alignment with internal equity. The full compensation range for this position is $21.27 - $29.45 per hour which includes compensation for incumbents with significant tenure at our library. This allows for growth and progression within the organization.

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.

DUTIES:

• Use commercial and household materials and equipment to clean and re-supply restrooms, facilities, public areas, and offices in assigned building and building areas.
• Clean and disinfect areas as directed to slow the spread of infectious pathogens.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets.
• Gather and dispose of trash and recycling, including picking up trash and cleaning sidewalks on a regular basis.
• Replenish restroom supplies; wash walls and windows, dust furniture, polish metal work.
• Clean lighting fixtures, windows, windowsills, window blinds, screens, tops of windows, door, frames, and other areas.
• Respond to work requests, including, but not limited to dry or liquid spills, toilet clogs/overflows, bio-fluid cleanup (blood, vomit, urine, feces, etc.), graffiti, vandalism, cleanup of drug paraphilia, and other day to day cleanup as needed in a public setting.
• Maintain inventory of housekeeping supplies and order as needed.
• Attend meetings, trainings as required.
• Provide internal and external customer service.
• Manage time effectively to complete tasks within scheduled shift.
• Ensure safety of the building including locking doors and monitoring security.
• Supports a safe work environment.
• Dust furniture, shelving and various other areas.
• Heavy cleaning, performed on a regular schedule, may include scrubbing, stripping, waxing and polishing floors.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Report evidence of damage and vandalism.
• Replace light bulbs and batteries, as needed.
• Set up meeting rooms for library events.
• May load and transport materials, equipment, or refuse.
• Handle and process recycling materials.
• May on occasion perform custodial duties at other library locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to learn to use and operate both light and commercial cleaning equipment safely, such as vacuums, carpet cleaners, floor scrubbers/strippers/waxers/polishers and other cleaning equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, cleaning agents, disinfectants, sanitizers, degreasers, and lubricants.
• Ability to practice and enforce appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to organize supplies and materials and to order replacement materials within established guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with a diverse audience.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical and safety instructions, warnings, and other written materials.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, perform required data entry proficiently and utilize computer software and specialized programs.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations directly related to the work being performed.
• Ability to work collaboratively to create and maintain an inclusive environment where staff and patrons are respected and feel safe, supported and valued.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is carried out in a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment with periodic staff interaction. This position primarily involves light to medium physical demands. Work involves frequent movement, lifting, carrying, and maneuvering over extended periods of time; operating vacuums, brooms, mops, carpet cleaning or other powered equipment; and prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, and/or kneeling; occasional telephones and other office equipment; noise from other equipment, vehicles, etc. Periodic exposure to dust, dirt and noise while work is conducted. Must be able to work while others are working in a shared team area.

Occasionally, the incumbent must move or maneuver objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including stooping, reaching, lifting, bending or transferring materials and other equipment to carts, tables, or shelves of varying heights. Frequently, the incumbent must move or maneuver objects or materials weighing up to 30 pounds, including stooping, reaching, lifting, bending or transferring materials and supplies. Incumbents must move between locations within the library and to/from other locations.

Visual acuity essential for tasks include identifying, observing and evaluating the safety and cleanliness of workspaces and surrounding areas. Work performed and delivered is guided by precise deadlines. High cognitive demands include attention to detail, prioritizing and following clear procedures.

Good communication skills, customer service abilities, and multitasking are also essential for success in this role.

This position regularly visits library locations throughout the county and will need to drive on library business.

Listed below are expectations of all library employees:

• Provide excellent customer service by showing sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse backgrounds when interacting with patrons, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's principles of intellectual freedom.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's policies and procedures.
• Effectively work both independently, with limited direction or supervision, as well as within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing information, technology, work procedures and library services.
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with patron and/or employee records.

This is a full-time, non-exempt 40 hour per week position. Schedules are subject to change to meet the needs of the library. The typical custodial shift is from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM.

To apply for this position and future positions, please visit krl.applicantpro.com/jobs. This position will remain open through September 09, 2026.

Kitsap Regional Library is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please email us at jobs@krl.org and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.