Custodian

Custodian Position

Join the City of Bothell's Public Works Department's Fleet and Facilities Division as our next Custodian. In this role, you'll be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the City's buildings, ensuring that all custodial tasks meet quality standards and adhere to safety regulations and procedures.

To ensure employees in Information Technology Division and Public Works Facilities division uphold the integrity and security of City facilities and systems, job offers are extended contingent upon passing a background and employment investigation. This process includes completing a limited Personal History Statement (PHS) and may involve interviews with personal and professional acquaintances, a review of online / social media presence, and verification of employment history. Background checks include WACIC (Washington Crime Information Center) and NCIC / III (National Crime Information Center / Interstate Identification Index) criminal history checks, Department of Licensing records, driving abstracts, and fingerprinting. A credit waiver may be required.

The background check will be conducted and approved by the City of Bothell Police Department. The time required to complete the background check can vary and may take up to three months in some cases.

First round of application will be reviewed : Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.

What will you do in this position?

• Perform regular cleaning and upkeep of City buildings and facilities using various cleaning supplies including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing floors, and shampooing carpets.
• Apply, inspects, and maintain equipment and tools.
• Handle office furniture and equipment, arranges meeting rooms, and supports event setup and teardown.
• Address emergencies as directed, manages various types of spills, and acts as the on-call janitor for facility concerns.
• Perform minor repairs to buildings and fixtures, including changing light bulbs and lighting tubes.

A successful candidate in this position will :

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community. The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger. If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov. To learn more about the City of Bothell's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to "think outside the box". We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits. We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.