Custodian 1

Pierce College District; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce College District is seeking a Custodian 1 to perform custodial and general maintenance tasks across multiple campus facilities. The role reports to the Custodial Services Manager and requires regular attendance.

This position supports Pierce College’s equity goals and maintains a clean, safe environment for students and staff. The salary range is $43,836 to $49,296 annually, with periodic increases up to $50,412.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year custodial or commercial housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers, and lockers.
• Perform general cleaning tasks for facilities and classrooms.
• Set up and move furniture for events as needed.
• Operate custodial equipment and follow SDS chemical handling instructions.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and report needs to supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Please Note: The salary range for this position is $43,836.00 - $49,296.00 annually, depending on qualifications, with periodic increments up to $50,412.00 annually.

The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college.

The Custodian 1 works under general supervision and performs a variety of routine custodial and general maintenance functions to maintain the cleanliness, care, use, and accessibility of college facilities. This position reports to the Custodial Services Manager, who assigns work verbally and in writing, depending on the task. Regular and consistent attendance is required for this position.

This position actively supports and engages in Pierce College’s goals for equity and inclusion by providing access and support for our diverse community of learners and contributing to our goal of becoming an anti-racist institution.

About the District

Pierce College is a high-performing, mission-driven, data-informed, student-focused district committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For nearly 60 years, Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. The district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award, given for measurable improvements in student outcomes.

Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning, certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution, employment and earnings rates after graduation, and access for and success of minority and low-income students. Pierce College District was named as a Top 10 finalist for the 2021 Aspen Prize and a Top 25 for 2023. Pierce is also one of 30 original AACC Guided Pathways colleges and one of first five College Spark Washington pathways colleges. We have bold goals to have all students on a career pathway to increase completion rates for all students and to close achievement gaps by 2027. Want a feel for our District. Take a peek with aerial campus views!

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

Located on a beautiful 140-acre site adjacent to a 340-acre community recreational park and Waughop Lake.

Pierce College at Puyallup

Located on an expansive site with 125 acres of wooded land including modern facilities and beautiful hideaways.

Pierce College at JBLM

Located at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military sites, serving many of our military and active‑duty families that are serving our country.

Our colleges enjoy a strong presence in the communities in which they serve and participate in numerous partnerships with business, community, government, and educational organizations.

Custodian 1 will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Clean and Sanitize

• Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms and locker rooms in accordance with established procedures and standards; keep areas properly supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, soap and other items.
• Clean whiteboards and erasers.
• Perform high and low dusting.
• Polish furniture and metal fixtures.
• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors and rugs.
• Empty trash and recycle containers.
• Follow written and verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment.
• Follow SDS (Safety Data Sheets) chemical handling and use instructions.
• Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required.

Spot and Deep Cleaning

• Strip, neutralize, buff and apply floor finish.
• Vacuum and extract carpets.
• Operate hi-speed burnishers and low speed polishers/scrubbers and bathroom pressure washers.
• Wash interior and exterior windows.
• Properly use and care for assigned hand and power equipment needed for the cleaning and preservation of floors, walls, windows, carpets, furniture, etc.

Routine Housekeeping Assignments

• Set-up, take down and move furniture for cleaning and facility maintenance and, as necessary, for events.
• Clean and move 90 gallon co‑mingle recycle totes, as required.
• Operate recycling and trash compactors.
• Operate utility carts.
• Inspect and maintain eye wash stations.
• Launder reusable cleaning materials, as needed.
• Operate radios to maintain communication with co‑workers and supervisor.
• Maintain security of assigned keys.
• Secure interior doors upon completion of cleaning assignments.
• Keep building entry doors secured during unoccupied hours.
• Observe and report suspicious activity.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of custodial equipment.

Inventory and Equipment

• Be accountable for assigned equipment and submit requests for equipment repairs to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain inventory of consumables such as chemicals and paper products and submit consumables order needs to the supervisor in a timely manner to avoid running out of stock.

Non-Routine Duties

• Remove snow and ice from building entrances and from walkways between buildings as well as between buildings and parking lots.
• Respond to and perform emergency functions, as required.
• Perform other related custodial and minor maintenance and repair work, as assigned.

Education Required

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience Required

• One (1) year of experience in custodial work, or commercial housekeeping, working in commercial facilities or buildings.

Special Requirements

• The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in this position.

Required Competencies

Accountability & Dependability

Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight by arriving for work on time and following instructions, policies, and procedures; meeting productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules; acknowledging responsibility for mistakes and taking appropriate steps to make corrections; meeting expectations without making excuses. If problems arise with co‑workers, address the issues promptly with the supervisor’s assistance, when appropriate.

Personal Integrity

Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions by: respecting the opinions and assessments of others; maintaining confidentiality during investigations and personnel matters; communicating truthfully.

Teamwork

Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables by: knowing and supporting teammates’ work; helping teammates who need or ask for assistance; encouraging team unity through sharing information and expertise, working together to solve problems and putting team success first; supporting fair treatment and equal opportunity for all; listening objectively and with consideration for the ideas and input of others; respecting the talents and contributions of co‑workers.

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect by: maintaining an open, approachable manner and treating others fairly and respectfully; preserving others’ self‑confidence and dignity and showing regard for their opinions; seeking to resolve confrontations and disagreements constructively; focusing on the situation, issues, or behaviors, rather than the person; demonstrating a balance between building rapport and getting the work done.

Safety Focus

Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices by: performing work in a safe manner at all times; avoiding shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to oneself or others; maintaining and inspecting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); using PPE as required.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities by: responding positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems; coping well and helping others deal with the ongoing demands of change; seeing and showing others the benefits of change; recovering quickly from setbacks and finding alternative ways to reach goals and objectives.

Stress Management

Maintains composure in stressful or adverse situations by: handling workloads, competing demands, changing assignments, interruptions and distractions with a positive attitude.

Attention to Detail

Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks by: performing tasks thoroughly with care; checking work to ensure completeness; remaining aware and taking care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant.

Customer Focus

Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with custodial services by: seeking ways to improve service delivery; assessing the quality of services from the customer’s point of view; recognizing adverse customer reactions and developing better alternatives; emphasizing a team approach to providing great customer service.

Tact

Diplomatically handles challenging or intense interpersonal situations by: working through difficult or awkward interpersonal situations in a positive and professional manner. Exercises appropriate tact and discretion in conversations and sharing information with others.

Communication

Listens accurately and actively as well as communicates clearly and effectively with individuals and groups. Communicates clearly and effectively in writing maintaining proper usage and grammar, and is able to review and critique the work of others.

Technology

Ability to operate software programs such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Megamation (maintenance work order system), and Time and Leave Reporting (TLR) software.

Diversity

The ability to exhibit tolerance of others; recognize the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other differences; understand the differences in and responds appropriately to others in the workplace; demonstrate trust in, sensitivity to, and mutual respect of others; recognize and manage personal biases.

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
• Complete the online application profile and apply for the specific job opening.
• Cover Letter:Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
• Resume:Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.
• References:Upload (attach) a list of at leastthree (3) professional referenceswith names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. One of which must be your current or most recent supervisor.Letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
• Supplemental Question:Provide a response to the following question.

The College's goal to support all students and to achieve racial and social equity in pursuit of mission. If you were selected for this position, how would you contribute to and support this goal?

Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words.

To learn more about our Equity, Engagement, and Belonging efforts, visit the Equity, Engagement, and Belonging webpage.

Special Note

To ensure consideration, application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your SCHOOLJOBS.COM account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an automated, incorrect delivery.

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) classified, overtime-eligible position with Pierce College District. This position is permanent after serving a 6-month probationary period. The primary work location will be at Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom campus. Occasional travel to Pierce College campuses or sites may occur. This position may be subject to reassignment between campuses or sites.

• Work hours are Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with occasional evenings and weekend work.
• Shifts with the majority of time worked between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. will receive a shift premium of $2.50 per hour.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $43,836.00 - $49,296.00 annually, depending on qualifications, with periodic increments up to $50,412.00 annually.

However, your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided.

Physical Work Environment

This position requires working primarily indoors in an open office environment, which requires visual concentration on detail, dexterity, and precision. The role is subject to frequent noise and interruptions. The custodian performs duties both indoors and outdoors, including snow and ice removal. The job involves exposure to risks such as mixing cleaning chemicals, working at heights using ladders, and potential contact with bloodborne pathogens. Safety requirements include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintaining current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Screening & Interview Process

Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.

Please Note

This is a competitive selection process. Your application materials will be reviewed and evaluated based on the minimum qualifications listed for the position. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the district’s needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to the start of employment, finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. 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.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Conditional offer letters will be accompanied by a declaration and authorization to release information form to be completed by the applicant. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW 28B.112.080.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.

Bargaining Unit

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employee Association (WPEA).

Equal Opportunity

Pierce College supports and values the dignity of each member of its community and visitors, and is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment applies to all levels and areas of operations and programs and is intended to ensure that all students and employees are provided equitable opportunities to realize their goals and to function safely and effectively within the Pierce College environment.

Pierce College recognizes its responsibility under state laws and their implementing regulations to investigate, resolve, implement corrective measures, and monitor the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Pierce College prohibits discrimination against and harassment of members of these protected classes, as well as any additional class(es) protected by local, state, or federal law. Any individual found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including the possibility of exclusion from Pierce College facilities, dismissal from Pierce College as a student, and/or dismissal from employment, as applicable.

Members of the college community, guests, or visitors who believe they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the District Title IX/EEO Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, or if for some other reason a report cannot be made to the Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to one of the alternate designees listed below.

District Title IX Coordinator and District Section 504 Coordinator Kelly Benson Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Cascade Building, Room 237 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498-1999 253-651-6438 [e-mail] District Affirmative Action Officer Paula Henson‑Williams 253-864-3229 [e-mail] Deputy Title IX Coordinator District Athletics Duncan Stevenson 253-964-6612 [e-mail] Deputy Title IX Coordinator Student Conduct Julie Draper Davis 253-912-2331 [e-mail] Deputy Title IX Coordinator Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis‑McChord Ron Burleson 253-912-2242 [e-mail] Deputy Title IX Coordinator EEO/Human Resources Deena Forsythe 253-964-6586 [e-mail]