Lead Maintenance Worker - Janitorial

Individuals in this classification can competently perform most of the duties assigned to their crew members. They must be able to demonstrate the proper use and care of all equipment and adhere to all safety and (PPE) personal protective equipment usage when using potential hazardous chemicals and cleaning up bodily fluids. This position coordinates and assigns the work for multiple job sites. Makes all the necessary decisions when organizing work by scoping out projects which include plan, organization of materials, equipment, and completion with appropriate efficiency. Individuals should coordinate with supervisors, subordinates, and contractors in the planning, implementation, and completion of projects. This role will conduct safety briefings and training sessions and have direct contact with the Operations Supervisor. May respond to customers and coordinate crew activities with other divisions and departments. In all instances City liability may be affected by improperly perform work. Under the direction of an operations supervisor, train, assign and review work of assigned custodial personnel. Duties and responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing buildings, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, and the performance of minor equipment and facility repairs. Work is performed using potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment and requires moderate physical effort in manipulating equipment.

Why Bellevue? Bellevue's Parks & Community Services builds a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, open spaces, recreation, cultural arts and community services. With 2,700 acres of parks and open space, Parks & Community Services provides a variety of traditional recreation and human service programs and activities that support the quality of life for all residents. At the City you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It's what makes The City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
City Council Vision Statement: Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision : In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission: We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.
Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

• Plan, organize, schedule and coordinate the cleaning and care of assigned city facilities, playfields, recreational, and other areas as assigned.
• Assist with selection, train, prioritize, assign, inspect and direct work of other Maintenance Worker-Janitorial and Maintenance Aide 2 staff for multiple job sites for a 7-day a week schedule. Inspect work of assigned staff to ensure proper completion. Assures level of service expectations are met on a constant basis.
• Organizing the picnic shelter and recreational areas for cleaning and maintaining infrastructure.
• Assigns and schedules maintenance of 10 shared trucks.
• Signs and scan timecards when Supervisor is away from the office.
• Responds to the Structural on-call request. Example checking alarms or addressing minor maintenance tasks.
• Orders all supplies, maintains storeroom and purchases handheld tools and motorized equipment. Diagnosis and trouble shoot repair of equipment.
• Organizes tools and supplies for probation community services to use.
• Writes purchase requisitions (PR) for contracted work, materials, and supplies.
• Logs, returns, donates lost and found items into Share Point.
• Determine the means, methods and materials for performing work.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms; dust mops, sweeps, polishes, and refinishes floors; vacuums carpets; floor scrubbers; removes trash; litter; cleans windows, walls, counters, and carpets.
• Cleans and sanitizes public areas containing blood-borne pathogen contamination.
• Properly disposes of blood borne pathogens and sharps.
• Keeps accurate records of pro-card purchases.
• Polishes and refinishes flooring.
• Lubricates pulleys, fans, and checks belts on cleaning equipment; performs minor repairs on non-warrantee cleaning equipment.
• Washes windows, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets.
• Repairs doors, windows, roof leaks, and water pressure leaks; performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Sets up furniture and other equipment needed for meetings.
• Responds to special cleaning requests.
• Supervises and inspects work performed by contracted custodians.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of subordinate-Maintenance Worker Janitorial staff; orients new workers and processes all onboarding paperwork, I-9 documents, identification badge, gas card access, issues keys
• Assists staff with The Place goals & evaluation input, work assignment and general computer login.
• Inventories and orders equipment needed to perform custodial/maintenance tasks duties.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of custodial assignments, and workload plans.
• Cleans sensitive areas such as the police records and evidence rooms.
• Secures buildings and activates alarms at the end of each shift.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge in use and application of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and floor finishes and ability to follow instructions in their application and use.
• Some vocational training/technical training in building maintenance, custodial equipment and supplies, and boiler maintenance.
• Physical ability to operate equipment such as boom truck, backhoe, pressure washer, floor machine, carpet extractor, and perform general cleaning activities.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide diversity of employees and customers.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Some vocational training/technical training in building maintenance, custodial equipment and supplies, and boiler maintenance.
• Five years, experience working on a crew and or leading a crew.
• Five years, experience working in Park Maintenance.
• Five years of experience working in Construction.
• Work experience is sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking; talking; hearing; using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical ability to operate equipment and perform general cleaning activities.
• Work is performed using potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment and requires moderate physical effort in manipulating equipment.

This is a non-exempt, union position, (Teamsters Local #763). City of Bellevue Collective Bargaining Agreements.