Custodial Maintenance Worker I-II

As a Custodial Maintenance Worker I or II, you'll help create safe, clean, and welcoming spaces for employees and the community while building valuable skills. Join a team where your work makes a visible difference every day!


JOB SUMMARY:
This series position performs progressively responsible custodial and porter duties such as sanitizing, scrubbing, stripping floors, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, garbage removal, restocking, and minor maintenance in City maintained buildings. Responds to and cleans sanitary hazards. Follows established procedures for securing buildings. Operates varying portable equipment as required to clean and maintain buildings. Maintains cleaning equipment and is responsible for reporting equipment and facility repair needs.

For more information, please review the job classification. 
 
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Joining the City of Bellingham means becoming a part of a team that believes our greatest impact comes from working together with purpose, humility and a shared commitment to our community. Every employee contributes to delivering meaningful results for the people who live, work and visit here. We value people who approach challenges with curiosity, respect and collaboration. If you are motivated by building a career in public service, we encourage you to apply.


SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Custodial Maintenance Worker I: This position will start at Step 1 ($23.68/hour). The full hourly range for this position is $23.68 - $30.89

• Custodial Maintenance Worker II: This position will start at Step 1 ($25.10/hour). The full hourly range for this position is $25.10 - $32.75

Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures. 

At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. Here’s a closer look at the outstanding benefits that come with being part of our team. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

 

Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

Closing Date/Time: Fri. 11/20/26 4:30 PM Pacific Time

Custodial Maintenance Worker I

• Willingness and ability to perform duties associated with commercial custodial work including cleaning public restrooms and locker rooms, operating industrial type cleaning equipment and frequently moving heavy items. 
• One (1) year of experience in janitorial work preferred.

Custodial Maintenance Worker II 

• Three years of paid experience in janitorial work, including experience operating carpet cleaning and floor waxing machines, mixing chemical cleaners and performing biohazard cleanup. 
• One (1) year of demonstrated proficiency in performing minor maintenance duties such as resetting circuit breakers, turning off water in emergency situations, and replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Completion of janitorial training course may substitute for six (6) months of work experience.

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions records check, local background check, and fingerprinting. Subject to re-check every five (5) years (see Fair Hiring Practices below).
• Ability and willingness to work evenings/nights and be called out in response to occasional custodial emergencies.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and good driving record. Candidates must submit a three-year driving abstract prior to hire.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along**

Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience/training requirements. As part of the City’s commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed.

Application Review Process:

1. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must provide specific, detailed information so an initial determination can be made regarding your level of qualifications for this position. Applicant status will be updated on or around November 23, 2026. 
2. If there are eleven (11) or more qualified candidates; 
   1. Experience and Training Rating: Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will go through an Experience and Training Rating. Applicant status will be updated on or around December 04, 2026
   2. The top ten (10) scoring applicants from the Experience and Training Rating will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14, 2026
3. If ten (10) or less candidates meet the minimum qualifications, all will be invited to the Oral Board Interviews, tentatively scheduled for the week of the week of December 14, 2026.
4. Applicants will be notified via email of Final Scores & Ranks. The final ranking of the register will be based on total scores for the following:
   1. If there are eleven (11) applicants that meet minimum qualifications, the Experience and Training Rating will be 40% of overall score and Oral Board Interview will be 60% of overall score. Candidates scoring a 60% or higher on the Oral Board Interview will be placed on the eligibility list.
   2. If ten (10) or less candidates meet the minimum qualifications, the Oral Board Interview will be 100% of overall score. Candidates scoring a 60% or higher on the Oral Board Interview will be placed on the eligibility list.

Final candidates will be referred to the department for additional examination, assessment, or test.

This recruitment process will create a Civil Service eligibility register that will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they become available. There is currently 1 full-time vacancy in Public Works. This position is represented by a union. 

If you wish to claim Veterans’ Preference Points, please complete the Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration Form and upload it to your application with your DD214. 

Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity:
Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Fair Hiring Practices 

• The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
• The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.
• The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
• The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.