Custodian & Facilities Aide — Swing Shift

State-of-Washington-School-For-the-Blind; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State School for the Blind is seeking a dedicated custodial staff member to perform principal custodial duties across campus, including Vancouver facilities. You will maintain cleanliness, safety, and inventory; participate in training; and potentially supervise lower level staff.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 15-50 lbs, a valid ID, and willingness to work a swing shift. Union affiliation is noted, with a strong emphasis on equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Valid state ID or driver's license and minimum age of 18;
• Ability to pass a physical examination and FBI background check;
• Willing and able to work entire assigned shift while standing, bending, reaching, lifting;
• Ability to lift and carry 15-30 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally;
• Willing and able to follow written and/or oral instructions;
• Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently;
• Ability to perform basic computer functions;
• Must be available to work swing shift.
• One year experience in custodial, general or building maintenance

Responsibilities

• Clean various buildings, offices, rooms, institutional and non-institutional facilities;
• Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms, toilet facilities; keeping them properly supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other items;
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax and polish floors, walls and woodwork; vacuum rugs, curtains and furniture;
• Dust furniture and equipment; polish furniture and metal fixtures;
• Wash windows, molding, framework and doors;
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers;
• Maintain inventory or equipment and products;
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events; collects and disposes of garbage and trash; shovels snow and sweeps and washes sidewalks on an emergency basis;
• Intermittently paints, repairs or replaces doors, hardware, windows, locks, tables, desks, chairs, cabinets;
• Repairs and maintains electric powered janitorial tools and electric or gas-powered janitorial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers/buffers;
• Makes rounds, lock doors, close windows, turn off lights and replace burned out light bulbs; turn air conditioning and other equipment on and off;
• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors;
• May occasionally supervise/train lower level staff

Skills

Valid state ID

Driver's license

Physical ability

Swing shift

Age 18+

Background check

Lifting

Teamwork

Basic computer use

Custodial experience

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Washington State School for the Blind is seeking a dedicated custodial staff member to perform principal custodial duties across campus, including Vancouver facilities. You will maintain cleanliness, safety, and inventory; participate in training; and potentially supervise lower level staff.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 15-50 lbs, a valid ID, and willingness to work a swing shift. Union affiliation is noted, with a strong emphasis on equal opportunity employment.