CUSTODIAN (SWING SHIFT)

Job Description:

CUSTODIAN (SWING SHIFT)

Description

OVERVIEW

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.

As the Custodian, you will:

• 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.
  

Professional Credentials / Licensing: Valid Washington State Driver’s License (required prior to hire) with a satisfactory driving record, enabling operation of County-owned vehicles across multiple facilities.
Experience: Six (6) months of general custodial experience, providing foundational knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment use, and workplace safety.

Preferred Industry Background:

• One (1) or more years of commercial or industrial custodial experience, particularly in public or high-traffic buildings where durability, sanitation, and consistency are essential.
  
• One (1) year of commercial floor care experience, supporting advanced maintenance of tile, carpet, and finished flooring systems.
  
• Experience working around biohazards, chemical fumes, loud noise, and machinery vibration, with an understanding of risk mitigation.
  
• Willingness and physical capability to climb up to four flights of stairs multiple times daily, work extended periods standing or walking, and perform indoor and outdoor custodial tasks in varying weather conditions.
  

Communication / Interpersonal Skills:

• Clear verbal communication and professional conduct when working in sensitive environments such as detention and medical examiner's facilities.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage assigned workloads, and maintain accountability across multiple buildings without direct supervision-critical for countywide custodial coverage.
  
  

For the complete job description: Custodian
For more information about the department, please visit: Kitsap County Facilities Maintenance

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308 https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/Documents/KC-070-25%20CBA%20AFSCME%201308%201.1.2025%20-%2012.31.2027.pdf and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx . Membership in the union is optional.

Application Requirements

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

To be considered, your application must:

• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update

Criminal Conviction Standards
The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

• Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/bccu/documents/SecretarysCrimesListforALLPrograms.pdf

Driving Requirements

The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Work hours for this position are swing shift (3pm - 11:30pm) but can vary with the needs of the County.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
MetLife Long Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: Benefits or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year, 1 additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:
Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential
Overtime
Stand by pay
Call-back pay

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

Union Membership
This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Kitsap County Employees

Washington State offers several programs that may help eligible employees reduce or even eliminate their student loan debt.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) | WSAC
Employees working full-time for a public employer may qualify for federal loan forgiveness after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. PSLF allows you to check your eligibility, track your progress, and apply directly through the official PSLF portal.

Washington Health Corps (WHC) - Washington Health Corps | WSAC
Licensed health professionals may be eligible for loan repayment in exchange for serving in critical-shortage areas. Programs include:
• Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment
• Nurse Educator Loan Repayment (NELR)

If you think you might qualify or want to learn more, review the program guides and application details on the websites!

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/Documents/Personnel%20Manual%202026/Personnel%20Manual%20-%202026.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$47,091.20 - $60,236.80 Annually