Custodian

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Kitsap County is seeking an experienced custodian to fill a critical role maintaining the cleanliness and condition of County facilities during swing shift. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your custodial career while making a meaningful impact on both the public’s experience in Kitsap County buildings and the daily work environment of County employees. The role provides a rewarding balance of hands‑on work and interaction with employees and the public, making it ideal for a skilled professional ready to take the next step in their career.

• Ensure the daily cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of 23 County facilities, including the Main County Campus, Sheriff's precincts, Juvenile Detention, Coroner's Offices, and other community-facing buildings with heavy public traffic.
• Operate and maintain professional-grade custodial equipment— including auto scrubbers, buffers, extractors, industrial vacuums, and floor machines—to preserve flooring systems and extend surface life across high-use environments.
• Execute routine and repetitive custodial tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating accountability for assigned buildings, equipment, and security procedures.
• Maintain interior public and staff spaces such as offices, lobbies, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, and entrances through systematic cleaning, disinfecting, and floor care practices.
• Lead by example in safe chemical handling and strict PPE compliance, ensuring adherence to County safety standards while working around machinery, chemicals, and biohazards.
• Perform advanced floor care services including stripping, waxing, polishing, scrubbing tile and grout, and carpet extraction to County specifications.
• Support facility operations by replenishing restroom and sanitation supplies, removing trash and recycling, and maintaining kitchens and common-use areas.
• Protect facility security by securing doors and windows and working responsibly in sensitive locations such as the Jail and Coroner's Office.
• Identify and report building maintenance issues, safety hazards, and equipment or supply needs to supervisors to support proactive facility management.
• Navigate multiple work sites and shifts, including indoor and outdoor assignments, while operating County-owned vehicles in compliance with the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License (required prior to hire) with a satisfactory driving record, enabling operation of County-owned vehicles across multiple facilities.
• Eligibility for extensive criminal background screening and fingerprinting
  , required due to unsupervised access to minors, vulnerable adults, and secured County facilities.

• Six (6) months of general custodial experience
  , providing foundational knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment use, and workplace safety.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently
  , manage assigned workloads, and maintain accountability across multiple buildings without direct supervision—critical for countywide custodial coverage.

• One (1) or more years of commercial or industrial custodial experience (preferred), particularly in public or high-traffic buildings where du

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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