Transit Facilities Specialist II (Transit Custodian II)

Posting number: 2026ELM27640

Department: MTD - Metro Transit

Division: Facilities

Job classification: Transit Custodian II (J2 : ATU L587-Transit)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Transportation, Transit, Custodial, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

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*This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public. *

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Facilities Specialist II (Transit Custodian II). The Transit Facilities Specialist II is responsible for performing heavy industrial cleaning in transit bases, maintenance facilities, and other transit properties and structures.

This recruitment may immediately fill up to one (1) Career Service position, and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, as well as Term-Limited Temporary and/or Special Duty Assignment, vacancies that may occur over the next twelve (12) months, until the pool is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority. 

WAGE INFORMATION

Qualified candidates typically start at the mid-point of the established pay range, depending on candidate qualifications. The top step of the pay range is achieved within three (3) years or less through automatic step progression, depending on initial step placement at time of hire. 

The pay range for day shift is $25.66 to $36.66 per hour. The mid-point step is currently $32.99 per hour for day shift. 

This position is eligible for shift differential if assigned to a swing/afternoon or overnight shift. Positions assigned to swing/afternoon shift receive 5% shift differential, and positions assigned to overnight shift receive 7.5% shift differential. 

WHO MAY APPLY
This recruitment is open to all current King County employees and the general public. Please note: Vacancies in the Transit Facilities Specialist II (Custodian II) classification will be filled first by qualified TFD Employees in the Transit Facilities Specialist I (Custodian I) classification. If no current Employees in the Facilities Specialist I (Transit Custodian I) classification apply for or accept the position, Metro will then offer to other qualified candidates, both internal and external to Metro Transit.

TO APPLY
Required Application Materials: 

1. An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.  
2. Completed supplemental questions.
3. A resume.

Note: A cover letter/letter of interest is highly encouraged, but not required. Any additional attachments will not be considered.

Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the King County Workforce Development website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: King County Workforce Development.

Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ’s- King County.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit

Erica.Minshull@KingCounty.gov or 206-477-6059

Examples of duties

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