Custodian - Brightwater Education Center (SDA/TLT) presso King County, WA

About the Department

The Wastewater Treatment Division transforms wastewater to become a valuable resource for all King County communities.   For those who live, work, and play in King County to have a healthy and sustainable future, the work the Wastewater Treatment Division accomplishes is valuable and important.  The impact the Wastewater Treatment Division has on King County shows how great it is to work for WTD.


About The Role:
The primary function of the Custodian is to maintain the cleanliness of interiors and exteriors of various office and public facilities at the public facing Environmental Education Center as well as supporting the custodian at the Brightwater Treatment Plant. The Education Center is sustainably built and features classrooms, meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and staff office. The work environment is dynamic and lively and is best suited for someone who enjoys being around people of all ages and working within a team environment. The Brightwater Treatment Plant is an award-winning industrial wastewater treatment facility with locker rooms, kitchens, restrooms, office spaces, and common spaces that are maintained by the custodial staff. This is a great opportunity for an individual who likes a variety of work and working with a diverse team. The successful applicant will work to help the Wastewater Treatment Division maintain a healthy environment for personnel of King County as well as maintain a welcoming public facing site for visitors.

About The Team:

Brightwater is part of King County’s regional wastewater system and serves parts of north King County and south Snohomish County. The plant is located just north of Woodinville and is King County’s newest regional wastewater treatment facility. It features an educational and event center, natural areas and hiking trails, and public art. The facility is nationally recognized for its award-winning design and its consistent compliance with state and federal discharge limits.

The Brightwater Center strives to engage communities and address the needs of priority communities that they identify for themselves in support of the Division’s mission to protect public health and water quality. Our group focuses on equity and social justice and makes this a priority in all our work. 

The Brightwater Plant has approximately 70 employees who operate and maintain the plant. The plant also serves as a worksite for contraction management personnel and administrative staff. It has a diverse workforce dedicated to supporting the mission of the Wastewater Treatment Division by safely operating and maintaining the facility to comply with environmental regulations. 

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1,000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Custodian, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Position Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Strip, wax and scrub various types of floors; vacuum and extract dirt from carpets and machine-buff floors.

• Clean, stock and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and public spaces including tables, chairs, toilets, showers, sinks and walls.

• As directed, mix and use cleaning solutions and chemicals.

• Dust, wash and vacuum surfaces.

• Request and stock various types of supplies.

• Empty trash.

• Monitor and report any building, equipment, or safety issues to staff.

• Support grounds maintenance including litter pickup and occasional outdoor tasks.

• Follow established safety protocols and contribute to a culture of health and safety.

• Clean glass windows and surfaces

• May research and prepare bid specifications for cleaning equipment and supplies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of basic janitorial cleaning techniques.

• Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment.

• Knowledge of basic safety rules and procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and co-workers.

• Knowledge of basic cleaning chemicals.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.

• Ability to work effectively with others in a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.

Competencies You Bring:    

• Action Oriented: Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Required Licenses: 

• Washington State Driver’s License.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• One (1) or more years of recent professional industrial cleaning/janitorial work experience

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds, twisting, climbing, and bending on a daily basis.

Workplace Exposure:

• Working in a wastewater treatment environment with exposure to some wastewater pathogens, and contaminates.

Other Qualifications

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA 98072.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week.  This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. 
• Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. L925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).

Application and Selection Process: 
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.  

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):

• Panel interviews: In-person or virtual (to be determined) - early December 2025.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Complete Supplemental Questions

Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst 
[email protected]   

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and our WTD Blog.

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Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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