Description

About this position
The Buildings & Grounds Divisions' goal is to deliver smart business solutions and services that meet the needs of those we serve. The Governor's Mansion is first and foremost the home to the First Family. The Executive Mansion is a unique setting which provides the state an appropriate venue for official state events. Events include a variety of functions, such as official receptions, state dinners and special events like teas, auctions just to list a few. These events are also hosted for non-profit and community organizations as well. The residence has become an increasingly popular venue for the public to visit and meet with the Governor and the First Lady.

The custodial position is responsible for maintaining essential housekeeping duties at the Governor's Mansion.

About the Division
The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (custodial).
You should consider joining the Department of Enterprise Services because we have great employee benefits, and depending on your position, we offer flexible work schedules! Our agency is also a second chance employer!

• A great total compensation and benefits package
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN); Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG); Latino Leadership Network (LLN); Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD); Disability Inclusion Network (DIN); Washington Immigrant Network (WIN); and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN);
• Supported growth and development opportunities; and
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work

Duties

Some of what you will be doing
Overall deep and light cleaning, custodial and housekeeping duties of public and private areas of the Governor's Mansion and Residence

• Examine all rooms of the Residence to determine need for repairs or replacement and make recommendations to management
• Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, polishing silver and brass and other fixtures, and cleaning restrooms
• Making beds and perform laundry services
• Clean outdoors furniture
• Replace light bulbs
• Wash windows and sills
• Discard garbage, recycling and compost
• Clean the kitchen, and all appliances

Prepare and set up support for public and private events

• Set up tables and chairs, assist with event preparation and clean up, trash removal, spill clean up, and general event support.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years or older to serve alcohol
• Must have worked one to two years in housekeeping, janitorial/custodian services, general maintenance, or building maintenance
• Must have the physical ability to perform the required work, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced work environment
• Willing and able to adjust work schedule, work and priorities at any given time
• Must be willing to have pre-employment fingerprinting background check performed
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English sufficient to perform job duties in a safe and effective manner

AND
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following DEI competencies (complete version found here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)):

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization

AND
Incumbents at DES in a supervisory or leadership position are required to demonstrate the following Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies that can be found by clicking this link (Download PDF reader).

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Required to meet productivity standards, deadlines and work schedules
• Make the best use of available time and state resources
• Understand the importance of respecting the privacy and property of customers
• Keep commitments made to other; meet goal and deadlines
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and express its importance upon others
• Accept personal responsibility to develop talents and knowledge
• Possess attention to detail
• Observe safety and security procedures at all time and comply with agency policies
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work individually as well as on a team

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions
Work Setting: This position at the Executive Mansion works directly for the First Family and their guest. Incumbent must be professional and always maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times. The position works both indoors and outdoors in a residential setting, and even sometimes under adverse and extreme weather conditions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Must be willing and able to flex schedule to support evening and weekend events at the Governor's Mansion. Attendance for events is essential.

Travel Requirements: No travel is required.

Customer Interactions: This position has daily interactions with the Mansion's administrator and staff as well as guest and visitors.
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Special Required Application Documents

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

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Conditions of Employment

• This position may require pre-employment fingerprinting

• Union Inclusion:
  This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)

• COVID Vaccination Requirement: Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification or accommodation will be provided once a conditional offer has been made.
  
• Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Who we are
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government. We do this by creating overall operating efficiencies so our state’s government entities can focus on their core missions. Our buying power, economies of scale and years of experience help government get the best value for the products and services they need to support their missions. We value Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We seek new team members who share our commitment to be an equity-driven and antiracist organization. We listen to customers and team members to understand what they need and expect. We promote creativity, learning and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We measure our results and seek feedback to improve our performance.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Rachel Vaughan by email rachel.vaughan@des.wa.gov or at jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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