Custodian Substitute

Overview

Custodian Substitute –
Facilities and Custodial Maintenance

Location:Tacoma, WA

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• PRN

Position Status: Substitute

Hiring Range: $20.21 - $23.43 hourly;
Pay Grade Range: $20.21 - $26.36 hourly

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 0

Union Status: Non-Represented (Substitute)

Location: Administrative Center and Library

Schedule: Schedule is subject to change.

Performs a variety of routine custodial functions for the Pierce County Library System; cleans and maintains assigned buildings, facilities, and/or office areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Delivers high-quality, customer-focused services.
• Disinfects, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities including toilets, urinals, sanitary containers, sinks, doors, mirrors, and fixtures; restocks paper products.
• Cleans library, offices, work areas, meeting rooms, study rooms, coffee bars, and/or the staff lunch room.
• Sanitizes drinking fountains, kitchen sinks, counter tops, microwaves, table tops, and desks.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and cleans hard surface floors; spot cleans carpets.
• Dusts fixtures, furniture, and other hard surface areas.
• Cleans internal and external building windows.
• Empties trash cans and recycling bins; disposes of trash in outside holding bins.
• May set-up and take down meeting rooms.
• May assist with routine building maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs, cleaning exterior building areas, and monitoring parking lots.
• Demonstrates punctuality.
• Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
• Accurately communicates the Library’s policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
• Positively reflects Pierce County Library’s mission, vision, and values to members of the public and to staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Required Knowledge of:
  Custodial functions and custodial principles.
• Regulations and standards governing custodial activities.
• Custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices relative to custodial work.
• Customer service standards and protocols.

• Required Skill in:
  Performing a variety of routine custodial functions.
• Ensuring Library’s facilities are appropriately cleaned and maintained.
• Safely operating custodial equipment and handling cleaning chemicals.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  High School Diploma or equivalent, and
• Six months custodial experience; or
• Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.

• Licenses, Certifications, and Special Requirements:
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.
• Must pass local police and Washington State Adult/Child Abuse records check prior to hire.
• Must be available to work on an and “on-call” basis and be able to work a variety of schedules on short notice including evenings and weekends.

• Working Environment and
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  
• Work is performed in and around the Library facilities and involves exposure to cleaning chemicals, hazardous materials, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Subject to standing and walking for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Candidate Submission Timelines:

TRANSFER Candidates:
Transfer eligible candidates internal to PCLS will be given first consideration for this position through the Transfer Closure date. Please review the SharePoint Transfer Process Overview.

EXTERNAL and INTERNAL Candidates:
To be considered for this position please submit your resume and up to 4 additional attachments to display your knowledge, skills and abilities for consideration for this position no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date below.

Submissions after the Closure Date below will not be considered:

INTERNAL and EXTERNAL Closure date: Wednesday, March, 18, 2026 at 5:00pm

Veteran Status: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should select the percentage that they qualify for, 5% or 10% during the application process.…