Whatcom Community College invites applications for a Custodian 2 (Class Code 678J) position in the College's Facilities and Operations Department. Under general supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, this position performs various custodial and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of facilities. This position will make rounds, lock doors, close windows and turn off lights. This position interacts with the supervisor and co-workers and various members of the campus community to accomplish work. Designated work areas are assigned by the supervisor. Additional work assignments are made by the supervisor to address areas where there are special needs, or to fill in areas vacant by absence of other employees. Some work assignments may also come from the supervisor through verbal, electronic or written work requests. Assigned work areas will change on a regular rotation.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
-Flexibility to adjust shift with advanced notice to meet the needs of the institution.
-Performs custodial duties including general and deep cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, floors, student housing units & residential common areas, offices, and common areas using hand tools, custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
-Unlock and lock doors, turn off lights, and secure campus buildings/rooms.
-Stocks and inventories supplies, which may require the operation of campus vehicles.
-Identifies, reports and takes corrective action to resolve maintenance problems.
-Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies, and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors.
-Moves furniture and equipment, arranges tables and chairs for special events.
-Cleans interior and exterior windows, which may include use of a tucker pole, scrubbers, squeegees, and other window cleaning equipment.
-Empties garbage, recycling and compost, and supports campus sustainability efforts.
-Completes minor repairs to custodial equipment, changing bags, bulbs, belts, etc.
-Follow recommended safety procedures and attend safety trainings.
-Requires punctual and regular attendance.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
-Valid Washington driver's license and insurability.
-Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the custodial position including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing/walking/stooping the majority of the shift, as well as ability to climb ladders.
-Six months to one year experience in custodial or cleaning work.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience in a community college/higher education work environment.
-Experience in multi-housing, dormitory, or hotel hospitality/room service.
-Develops innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges and brings ideas to supervisor.
-Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and public through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions.
-Actively contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals. Treats everyone with respect & dignity; appreciates the differences in people.
-Effective verbal and written communication skills.
-Flexibility to adjust shift with advanced notice to meet the needs of the institution.
-Ability to stay focused on tasks in spite of distractions and interruptions. Makes the best use of available time and resources.
-Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
-Coordinate with building occupants to ensure operational needs and cleaning standards are maintained.
-Recognize and identify maintenance issues and submit work orders for their repair.
-Certification by Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration.
-Certification in floor care and commercial carpet maintenance tech.
-CPR, First Aid training.
Salary:
-Range 34, full-time Classified salary starting at step C $3,167.00 per month with periodic increments to $3,910.00 per month.
-This position may qualify for an additional $2.50 per hour shift premium if the majority of the time worked daily or weekly is between 5:00 pm and 7:00 am.
-Forty hours is a standard full-time work week.
Shift and working conditions:
-Position's work schedule is 40 hours per week, 5 consecutive days, typically assigned a set 4:00 pm-12:30 am Sunday-Thursday shift. Shift and schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the college. Work is generally performed indoors; HVAC systems may be in set back during working hours. Outside movement in exposed weather while moving from building to building or dumping trash or recycling is a daily occurrence, plus exposure while assisting with snow removal and placement of ice melting substances. Summer hours may be adjusted from the normal work schedule to meet institutional needs.
Benefits Package:
-The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.
-Accrues 8 hours per month of sick leave and 11.33 hours per month vacation leave with periodic vacation accrual increases based on longevity.
Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:
-Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
-Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.
-Full-time employees may qualify for Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit.
Start Date:
-As soon as can be arranged with the successful candidate.
Application Due Date:
-Applications due Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
-Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
-Current resume.
-List of three recent professional references with contact information.
To apply please visit us at: https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info
