CUSTODIAN II

Bates Technical College; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates Technical College seeks a Custodian II to perform skilled custodial and light maintenance duties at the Downtown Campus in Tacoma, WA. Work may be solo or as part of a team, ensuring cleanliness and safety across facilities with complex tasks overseen by a Custodian III and other facilities leadership.

Prior custodial background and supervisory exposure will influence starting salary. Preference is given to current Bates employees within the first seven days of posting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Two (2) years of successful experience performing the essential functions listed above.
• Eighth grade education.

Responsibilities

• Display appropriate personality, attitude, flexibility, and manners to support effective teamwork amongst all co-workers.
• Responds to and documents actions taken on Direct line (Megamation) work requests.
• Repairs and maintains hand and electric powered janitorial tools and equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers and other similar equipment.
• May perform yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding, or raking leaves & debris.
• Cleans/restrooms, surfaces, and floors to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Maintains inventories and makes simple reports; requisitions supplies and equipment.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

The Custodian II provides skilled, custodial, and light maintenance services for Bates Technical College. Routine daily tasks may be performed independently or as part of a team in a manner to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of the assigned facilities. Non-routine/complex work assignments may be performed under the oversight of a Custodian III, a Maintenance Foreman, and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations.

Custodial background, education, and supervisory experience will be considered when determining starting salary.

Priority consideration will be given during the first 7 days, to current Facility and Operations employees at Bates Technical College.

This position will be located at our Downtown Campus.

Essential Functions

• Display appropriate personality, attitude, flexibility, and manners to support effective teamwork amongst all co-workers
• Perform the following independently and/or as part of a team:
• Responds to and documents actions taken on Direct line (Megamation) work requests
• Repairs and maintains hand and electric powered janitorial tools and equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers and other similar equipment
• As directed, may paint small offices and classrooms.
• Makes rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replacing burned out light bulbs/tubes
• Moves Furniture and equipment; arranges tables & chairs for special events
• Sweeps and washes sidewalks
• May perform yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding, or raking leaves & debris
• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions
• Maintains inventories and makes simple reports; requisitions supplies and equipment
• Removes trash from assigned areas and transports to disposal site
• Sweeps, dust mops/wet mops, and polishes floors
• Vacuums carpets
• Cleans & Sanitizes restrooms
• Cleans/washes walls, doors, counters etc.
• Moves furniture and equipment as directed
• Repairs and maintains assigned facilities to ensure safe and secure building conditions
• Operates hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment as needed to complete duties
• Reports problems like water leaks, burned out lights, malfunctioning equipment or damaged surfaces to the Maintenance Foreman and/or the Facilities & Operations office
• As assigned, coordinates room set-ups for college events
• As assigned, coordinates office/department/program moves
• Maintains tools, work areas, and assigned custodial closets in a clean, orderly, and well-organized fashion always
• During emergencies and or inclement weather and as directed by the Maintenance Foreman or supervisor, performs as a member of the essential personnel pool and will perform duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
  • Reporting to work during college closures
  • Snow/Ice removal
  • Power failure mitigation
  • Flood containment/mitigation
  • Structural failure mitigation
  • Other unanticipated incidents/emergencies etc.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• In support of the team, perform duties of other positions in Facilities & Operations to meet ongoing needs of the college and ensure customer needs are met:
• Represents the Facilities & Operations department by performing duties in a way that routinely meets/exceeds customer expectations
• Conducts oneself in a manner that is respected by students, staff, co-workers and the public.
• Remains knowledgeable of Facilities and Operations and College policies & procedures as changes are made
• Remains alert to, appropriately reports, and treats safety hazards as a priority
• Accountable for keeping personal development up to date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Activities, duties and responsibilities may change or be added at any time with or without notice; to meet college needs

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Once the offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.

• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302
• Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing or devices.
• May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.
• This position is required to work on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eighth grade education.
• Two (2) years of successful experience performing the essential functions listed above.
• Ability to read and write in English

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or Post-Secondary education
• Three to four years’ successful experience performing all of the essential functions listed above
• Two years’ successful experience as a lead custodian

Bates Technical College does not discriminate 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. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, [e-mail], or [e-mail]. For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, [e-mail]. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.