CUSTODIAN II

Custodian IIThe 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 & Other DutiesEssential FunctionsDisplay appropriate personality, attitude, flexibility, and manners to support effective teamwork amongst all co-workersPerform the following independently and/or as part of a team:Responds to and documents actions taken on Direct line (Megamation) work requestsRepairs 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 replacing 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 & debrisImproves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessionsMaintains inventories and makes simple reports; requisitions supplies and equipmentRemoves 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 Facilities & Operations officeAs 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 alwaysDuring 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 closuresSnow/Ice removalPower failure mitigationFlood containment/mitigationStructural failure mitigationOther unanticipated incidents/emergencies etc.Non-Essential/Other FunctionsIn 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 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 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.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 needsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Conditions of EmploymentOnce 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 302Wear 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.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsEighth grade education.Two (2) years of successful experience performing the essential functions listed above.Ability to read and write in EnglishAllowable Substitution If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.Preferred QualificationsHigh School diploma/GED or Post-Secondary educationThree to four years' successful experience performing all of the essential functions listed aboveTwo years' successful experience as a lead custodianEqual 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 MetLifeEyeMedMetLife VisionRetirement Plans Faculty and Exempt Positions Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans. Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the