Custodian 3

Custodian 3

Salary: $41,820 - $55,596* Annually

Classification: Classified

Reports to: Custodian 5

This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A.

Olympic College is currently recruiting for a Custodian 3. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment by cleaning, sanitizing, and performing custodial cleaning services and light maintenance in classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas. Ensuring the campus is safe and sanitary for the students and staff of Olympic College.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes classrooms to ensure a clean and sanitary learning and work environment for students and staff.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors; wipe down surfaces, desks, whiteboards, and fixtures.
• Wash windows, doors, and handles to maintain hygiene.
• Remove trash and recycling, and return furniture to standard layout.
• Use ladders and appropriate tools to clean elevated surfaces, including lighting and HVAC diffusers.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, providing a clean and sanitary area for student and staff use.
• Clean mirrors, sinks, counters, toilets, and urinals using appropriate PPE and cleaning agents.
• Sweep and mop floors; disinfect all high-touch surfaces.
• Restock paper goods, soap, and hygiene products.
• Use Kaivac systems monthly for deep cleaning of restrooms.
• Maintain cleanliness of elevated surfaces using ladders and tools.
• Clean and sanitize lobbies, halls, common areas, and stairwells. Ensure a clean and welcoming learning and working environment for students, staff, and the public.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors; wipe walls, windows, ledges, and high-touch surfaces.
• Refill PPE and sanitization stations.
• Transport trash and recycling to dumpsters.
• Clean elevated building features with proper equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and painting to assist in maintaining the campus for students, staff, and the visiting public.
• Install, adjust, or replace dispensing equipment (soap, paper towels, etc.).
• Perform light painting and minor wall repairs in small spaces.
• Change batteries in dispensers and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Independently identify and resolve basic building-related issues, including fixture adjustments and light bulb replacement. Uses judgement to determine when to escalate issues to maintenance.
• Prepare surfaces for touch-up paint and caulking as needed.
• Floor care and deep cleaning that maintain the welcoming environment of the campus for students and staff and the public.
• Assist with event setups and furniture/office/classroom moves to maintain an organized learning and work environment for students and staff.
• Uses systems, inventory, and supplies to support the Custodial department in providing cleaning services for the campus students and staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• 2 years of overall work experience in custodial, general, and/or building maintenance.
• Must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for periods of up to eight (8) hours per shift as required to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Computer experience with MS Office, e-mail, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Working knowledge of custodial standards and operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Compuclean
• Experience working in a customer service organization.
• Experience in Custodial Services for a government, higher education institution, or related organization.

Work Setting, including Hazards

• This role involves a mix of indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions. You will operate rotating machinery, work at heights, and navigate potential electrical and energy hazards.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with a salary range of $41,820 - $52,872* annually. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A. After completing your six-month probation, you will receive a two-step salary increase. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits:

Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration for on-site child care based on space availability.

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Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record 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. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.
• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - In your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.