CUSTODIAN III

Custodian III

The Custodian III leads assigned personnel to provide skilled custodial and light maintenance services for Bates Technical College. As requested, participates on selection committees to interview and recommend selection of custodial applicants. Leads training, and provides feedback for employee evaluations. Reports employee misconduct and performance issues to the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. Routine daily tasks may be performed independently or as part of a team in a manner to ensure/maintain proper cleanliness of the assigned facilities. As dictated by college needs and available resources, the Custodian III may be assigned a custodial zone and perform duties normally assigned to a lower level custodian. Abnormally complex tasks may be performed under the direction and coordination of a Maintenance "Foreman" Engineer IV and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. This position reports to and is supervised by the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. For day-to-day operations and project management this position takes direction from the Maintenance "Foreman" Engineer IV or Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. Full starting salary range is listed. 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 South Campus.

Essential Functions & Other Duties

The Custodian III performs the following essential functions as assigned and directed by the Supervisor or designee:

• Leads, lower level custodians and directs daily work duties for assigned staff
• Instructs and trains assigned personnel in routine custodial duties to assure a clean, tidy, and safe environment for Bates Technical College
• Coordinates/schedules daily duties of assigned personnel
• Instructs employees in proper cleaning techniques and safety practices; maintains compliance with applicable policies and procedures
• Interviews personnel being considered for employment and makes recommendations too supervisors
• Identifies, reports, and takes corrective action to resolve custodial maintenance problems
• Coordinates to ensure there are sufficient custodial supplies on hand at all times
• Inspects assigned areas to ensure that cleanliness standards are met and maintained

When assigned a custodial zone, performs the following:

• 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 replaces 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
• 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 Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations
• 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 at all times

During emergencies and or inclement weather and as directed by the Maintenance Foreman, 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 The following, although not considered essential, are important functions and their performance may be considered during employee evaluations:

• 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 first 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.
• Participates actively and collaboratively on committees for the college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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 This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union. Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing. May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed. This position is required to work on campus. Once 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/GED.
• Four (4) years' successful experience performing the essential functions of a Custodian II.
• Two (2) years' successful experience performing as a Lead.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or other college-level degree.
• Three - four years' successful experience performing in a Lead or Supervisory role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io, or View email address on click.appcast.io . For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.

Benefits

Available Benefits to Eligible Employees As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits. Medical/Dental Plans Medical Plans Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents. Dental Plans Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Vision Plans Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed