Maintenance Custodian (C)

Centralia College; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonds College is seeking a full-time custodian to maintain campus cleanliness and a positive environment for students, staff, and the public. Duties include cleaning floors, restrooms, surfaces, stocking supplies, and reporting work orders.

The role requires physical effort, safety compliance, and the ability to lift heavy loads. Work hours are 40 per week on a dayshift, with some events or emergencies affecting schedule.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to accomplish repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize unplanned projects while performing daily duties.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash, recycling and other miscellaneous objects from campus buildings.
• Drive carts with tow trailers.
• Exercise safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Complete training, licensing, and certifications applicable to responsibilities.
• Maintain hand tools and other mechanical equipment relevant to maintenance/custodial work.
• Submit requests for supplies and equipment.
• Manage daily work orders in the database.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and handle larger weights of equipment with assistance.

Skills

Physical ability

Repetitive tasks

Independence

Teamwork

Prioritization

Diversity awareness

Safety awareness

Lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Drills

Job description

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Under the general direction of the Custodial Manager, this position is responsible for performing custodial duties required to maintain the cleanliness of the campus facilities, furnishings, and equipment; providing a positive working and learning environment for the public, students, staff, and faculty of Edmonds College

Custodial Work:

Vacuum, sweep, dust mop and wet mop floors including edges, corners, and baseboards. Restock paper and soap products, deliver/stock supplies where needed. Clean and sanitize a variety of surfaces including restroom facilities, carpets and resilient floor surfaces, staircases, baseboards, markerboards, erasers, furniture, walls, windows inside and out, vents, light fixtures & diffusers, ledges, and other surfaces using appropriate methods. Extract carpets using appropriate procedures, methods, chemicals, and equipment. Scrub variety of surfaces, including floors and baseboards, furniture, corners and edges, under toilets and fixtures, etc. Complete assigned Work Orders and other duties assigned in a timely manner.

Maintenance Work:

Lift, push, pull, and transport heavy objects. Move furniture, equipment, with the use of moving appliances and/or assistance weighing up to 75 pounds to relocate or set up offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, as well as perform processes necessary to complete required tasks. Arranges tables and chairs for special events; collects and disposes of garbage and trash. Determine causes of malfunctions, and safely repair and maintain custodial machines and equipment. Perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks on all machines. Must routinely use various hand tools and drills to perform duties.

This is a classified position reporting to the Custodial Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Remove trash, recycling and other miscellaneous objects from campus buildings.
• Drive carts with tow trailers.
• Exercise safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Complete training, licensing, and certifications applicable to responsibilities.
• Maintain hand tools and other mechanical equipment relevant to maintenance/custodial work.
• Submit requests for supplies and equipment.
• Manage daily work orders in the database.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and handle larger weights of equipment, materials, debris, and supplies with assistance or appropriate equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical ability to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to accomplish repetitive tasks.

(See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability of work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize unplanned projects while performing daily duties.
• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position requires working indoors with exposure to climbing ladders, operating scissor lift, working at heights, stooping, kneeling, reaching and climbing. The ability to lift 50 pounds and move 100 pounds or more is required. The ability to manipulate hand equipment requiring repetitive arm-hand movements is essential. Operating a motor vehicle requiring a standard driver's license and other types of heavy equipment is essential. Cleaning up minor spills that may require PPE gear is required. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English, and will include communication with people for whom English is a second language.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, dayshift 5:00AM - 1:30PM, Monday-Friday. This position is considered an essential personnel position that is required to work when needed during events such as snow storms or emergencies related to Grounds issues even when the college is closed.

COMPENSATION:

Salary range 38. Beginning salary is $47,004 - $50,412 annually, with progressive increases to $55,596, plus a full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more. Vacation and leave package includes 12 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 14 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 24 vacation days per year).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check . Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal 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.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; [e-mail] , 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html .

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public community and technical college serving south Snohomish County. The college is guided by a mission centered on Teaching, Learning, and Community, with a strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community engagement. It serves about 18,000 students annually, including more than 800 international students from more than 55 countries. The college offers nearly 66 associate degrees and 111 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu.