CUSTODIAN III

Custodian IIIThe 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 DutiesThe 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 staffInstructs and trains assigned personnel in routine custodial duties to assure a clean, tidy, and safe environment for Bates Technical CollegeCoordinates/schedules daily duties of assigned personnelInstructs employees in proper cleaning techniques and safety practices; maintains compliance with applicable policies and proceduresInterviews personnel being considered for employment and makes recommendations too supervisorsIdentifies, reports, and takes corrective action to resolve custodial maintenance problemsCoordinates to ensure there are sufficient custodial supplies on hand at all timesInspects assigned areas to ensure that cleanliness standards are met and maintainedWhen 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 equipmentAs directed, may paint small offices and classrooms.Makes rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replaces burned out light bulbs/tubesMoves Furniture and equipment; arranges tables & chairs for special eventsSweeps and washes sidewalksMay perform yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding, or raking leaves & debrisRemoves trash from assigned areas and transports to disposal siteSweeps, dust mops/wet mops, and polishes floorsVacuums carpetsCleans & Sanitizes restroomsCleans/washes walls, doors, counters etc.Moves furniture and equipment as directedRepairs and maintains assigned facilities to ensure safe and secure building conditionsOperates hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment as needed to complete dutiesReports problems like water leaks, burned out lights, malfunctioning equipment or damaged surfaces to the Maintenance Foreman and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & OperationsAs assigned, coordinates room set-ups for college eventsAs assigned, coordinates office/department/program movesMaintains tools, work areas, and assigned custodial closets in a clean, orderly, and well-organized fashion at all timesDuring 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 closuresSnow/Ice removalPower failure mitigationFlood containment/mitigationStructural failure mitigationOther 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 expectationsConducts 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 madeRemains alert to, appropriately reports, and treats safety hazards as a first priorityAccountable 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.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh 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 QualificationsAssociates or other college-level degree.Three - four years' successful experience performing in a Lead or Supervisory role.Equal Opportunity StatementBates 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.BenefitsAvailable 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 OrganizationDeltaCare - Managed Care PlanWillamette Dental - Managed Care PlanVision 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 MetLifeEyeMed