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Custodian - Tacoma Venues & Events

Salary

$22.26 - $27.05 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

6225-25

Department

Tacoma Venues and Events

Division

Tacoma Venues & Events

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/16/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic team that is dedicated to creating legendary experiences for over 800,000 guests annually? Look no further than the Tacoma Venues & Events Department (TVE)! We are currently seeking a full-time Custodian to join our Operations Department, where safety, inclusivity, and collaboration are at the forefront of everything we do.

As the ideal candidate, you take pride in providing welcoming spaces for our guests and understand the importance of attention to detail and meeting deadlines. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are known for your excellent organizational skills and personal initiative. At TVE, we value inclusivity and are inspired by the community we serve. We embrace a variety of people and viewpoints, and we're dedicated to enriching lives every day.

In this role, you will be responsible for the care and cleaning of special purpose facilities and equipment, ensuring that our venues are always in top-notch condition. If you're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and want to be part of our team, then we want to hear from you! Join TVE today and let's make possibilities a reality together.

Essential Duties

+ Basic custodial cleaning and maintenance for two of the largest event locations in the South Sound Area

+ Sweeping, mopping and polishing floors

+ Dusting and cleaning offices.

+ Washing windows, woodwork and walls

+ Cleaning restrooms, plumbing fixtures and glass

+ Replenishing supplies and keeping storage closets organized

+ Emptying and cleaning trash cans and ashtrays

+ Moving furniture, equipment and risers

+ Polishing stainless steel

+ Assist in the set-up and tear-down of tables, chairs, risers, stages and other related equipment associated with the various facilities

+ Operate a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery such as electric carts, and floor scrubbers, and carpet cleaning equipment

+ May provide work direction to part-time or temporary workers or oversee event operations

+ Assist in routine maintenance and care for parking lots, grounds, lawn, and landscaping

+ Related duties as assigned

Benefits

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family; paid holidays and personal time off; participation in Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities. For more information on the City of Tacoma's benefit package, feel free to explore City of Tacoma Benefits. (http://newhiretacoma.wpengine.com/?page\_id=26)

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our goal at the City of Tacoma is to have the workforce reflect the community we serve. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and multicultural skill sets and experiences. Employees are the heart of our organization, and we consistently work to provide a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

High School graduation or equivalent and one year of professional custodial work.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

CPR/First Aid certification prior to the end of probation with maintenance thereafter.

Some positions in this class may require a valid Washington Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments at multiple sport and entertainment venues and is subject to adverse weather conditions, fumes/chemicals, lifting up to 75 pounds, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, and climbing a variety of equipment. Must be able to work in a safe and efficient manner in a fast-paced environment.

Work Hours:

Non-traditional work hours are required for this position. This position requires the employee to work on a variety of shifts, including day, swing and graveyard. Employees must be available and willing to work on any shift, and on any day of the week (including weekends and holidays).

Knowledge & Skills

+ Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures

+ Cleaning materials, disinfectants, sanitizers and equipment used in custodial work

+ Health, safety regulations and proper use of personal safety equipment

+ Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition

+ Use and care for assigned cleaning tools

+ Use of cleaning compounds safely

+ Record keeping techniques

+ Understand and follow oral and written directions

+ Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

+ Perform heavy manual labor

+ Meet schedules and time lines

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your responsibilities as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. NOTE: Applications received without attaching the required resume and cover letter may not progress in the selection process.

Examination Process:

This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire scored as the experience and training (E&T) test which will be used to establish an Eligibility List for this job classification. Applicants who pass the exam will be placed on an eligible list for potential interview and hiring consideration. Those who closely meet the business needs of the department may be invited to participate in the interview process.

Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application, to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points, with redacted birth date and social security numbers.

Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, a pre-employment medical exam, and a drug screen.

This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between The City of Tacoma and the Teamsters Local Union 117, Tacoma Venues & Events Unit. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Communication from the City of Tacoma

(NOTE: For questions regarding this specific recruitment contact Kat Flores, ([email protected]) HR Analyst.) We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NeoGov application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. (For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Time.)

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED and one year of professional custodian/maintenance work?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Non-traditional work hours are required for someone in this position. Are you able to work all hours of the day and all days of the week?

+ Yes

+ No

03

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST: Supplemental Questions #4-14 are the experience and training (E&T) test which will be used to establish an Eligibility List for this job classification. Applicants who pass the test will be placed on the Eligible List for potential interview and hiring consideration. Please indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand the instructions

+ Yes

+ No

04

Which best describes your experience doing commercial janitorial work?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ More than 1 less than 2 years of experience

+ More than 2 years less than 4 years of experience

+ More than 4 years of experience

05

You are working and see an unmarked spray bottle with blue liquid in a custodial closet. What do you do with the bottle?

+ Empty the bottle and throw the bottle away

+ Use the cleaner because it is probably Windex

+ Take the lid off and smell to determine what is inside

+ Do nothing and leave the unmarked bottle in the closet

06

You are cleaning an area that you cannot reach by standing. How do you clean this area safely?

+ Stand on a trash can

+ Get a coworker and sit on their shoulders

+ Use a ladder or step stool

+ Constantly jump up and down to clean the area at the peak of your jump

07

When mopping, it is important to use as much of the cleaning chemical as possible.

+ True

+ False

08

When disinfecting a surface, it is important to:

+ Remove chemical from surface as quickly as possible to avoid corrosion

+ Leave chemical on the surface as long as possible

+ Follow recommended use on the label

09

When cleaning restrooms, it is not necessary to avoid cross-contamination of cleaning equipment.

+ True

+ False

10

Which of the following is NOT part of a proper lifting technique?

+ Assess the object before lifting

+ Get help for a heavy or awkward load

+ Bend and lift with your knees

+ Twist your back with very heavy objects

+ Use a tool like a hand truck for heavy objects

11

It is important to always place Wet Floor Signs when mopping.

+ True

+ False

12

Which is the most effective way to remove gum from carpet?

+ Freeze it before scraping it off

+ Use "gum off" product before scraping it off

+ Use a knife to scrape it off, then apply "gum off" product

+ Cut it out of the carpet

13

What is your response if you witness an unsafe workplace practice? Check all that apply.

+ Ask the person to stop

+ Do nothing or walk away

+ Report the unsafe practice to a supervisor

+ Report the unsafe practice to a safety committee representative

14

When dealing with a difficult customer, what should you do? Check all that apply.

+ Call your supervisor

+ Keep calm

+ Listen to customer's concern

+ Complain to other coworkers about the customer

+ Provide a solution

+ Show frustration

+ Directly address the concern

15

Please tell us how you learned about this job opening. Select one.

+ Job Interest Card notification

+ Professional organization

+ Military organization

+ City of Tacoma employee

+ Online job board posting

+ Word of mouth

+ LinkedIn

+ Tacoma Training & Education Program (TTEP)

+ Indeed

+ Facebook

+ Instagram

+ Careers in Government

+ Government Jobs

+ Outreach Event

+ National Diversity Network

+ African American Job Network

+ Disability Job Network

+ Asian Job Network

+ Latino Job Network

+ Retirement Job Network

+ LGBT Job Network

+ Veteran Job Network

+ International Association of Venue Managers

+ Teamwork Online

+ Venue Coalition

+ Venues Now

+ International Entertainment Buyers Association

+ Other (see below)

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City of Tacoma

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Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

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