Highline College Hiring for Custodian , Evening Shift at Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, WA, WA Full Time

Posting open until filled. Priority screening date for application received by Dec 18, 2023.

Positions in this level perform various, custodial, and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of facilities. Positions may repair and replace items, including but not limited to, light fixtures, switches, doors, hardware, windows, locks, etc., Custodians may be directed by public safety personnel to secure windows and doors, unlock doors, and ensure that building alarms are activated. Custodians may be required to drive to satellite locations. Custodians will assist with event set ups/take downs. Alternate work shift.

This position is a classified full-time position and eligible for overtime.

Currently recruiting for two position, schedules as follows: Schedule: Mon – Fri 4pm – 12:30am

SALARY INFORMATION: The above salary reflects the starting step (Step C) Range 34 and ending step (Step M) salary for this classified position and includes a 5% King County compensation provision. As a new employed classified employee, based on annual increments, it will take 5 years to reach Step L on the salary schedule, 11 years to reach step M on the salary schedule. This does not reflect any contractual changes, legislative mandated salary increases or Cost of Living Increases (COLA’s) that may be approved in the future.

Essential Tasks

Directly under the supervision of the Custodial Manager, this position will:

• Clean buildings, offices, rooms, institutional and non-institutional facilities;
• Apply health, safety and cleaning standards for cleaning and sanitizing showers, restrooms, and toilet facilities;
• Maintain supplies and materials such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap, for restrooms, showers and toilet facilities;
• Clean chalkboards and erasers, dust and wipe furniture, sweep, mop, vacuum floors, empty wastebaskets, trash and recycle containers, empty and clean ash trays and cigarette urns,
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax and polish floors, walls and woodwork; dust furniture and equipment; empty wastebaskets; polish furniture and metal fixture; wash window; vacuums rugs, curtains and furniture;
• Set up and take down equipment and furnishing;
• Repair or replace doors, hardware, windows, locks, gutters, benches, tables, desks, chairs, cabinets;
• Repair and maintain electric powered janitorial tools and electric or gas powered lawn equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers, hand mowers, riding lawn mowers, and edging tools;
• Make rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replacing burned out light bulbs, turning air conditioning and other equipment on and off;
• Repair or replace fixture, furnishings, and any other miscellaneous objects;
• Paint small offices, latrines, kitchens, classrooms;
• Move furniture and equipment; arrange tables and chairs for special events; collect and disposes of garbage and trash; shovel snow and sweep and clean sidewalks on an emergency basis;
• Perform occasional yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding or raking leaves and debris;
• Orders custodial supplies and equipment and issue supplies to employees;
• May supervise lower level staff.

Ability to:

• Identify and resolve minor maintenance problems;
• Inspect areas and ensure that departmental/facility cleanliness standards are met;
• Perform minor maintenance and repair work, such as unskilled painting, cleaning furnace flues, oiling furnace motors, sharpening tools and replacing faucet washers or toilet tank floats;
• Ability to fluently speak, write and read the English language, for receiving and reading instructions for cleaning and chemical handling, and radio and emergency communications;
• Work in a multicultural environment.

Knowledge of:

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Safety Standards
• Cleaning Standards

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent; AND
• One year experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, grounds keeping, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work.

Desirable Qualifications

• Two years experience in general or building maintenance.

Supplemental Information

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
THE COLLEGEHighline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students –– a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity, inclusion and social justice, with core goals of student attainment, diversity, community Engagement and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students, Running Start students, Professional- Technical students, International students, Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities, Adult Basic Education and English Language Learners. In addition, we offer six bachelor of applied science, four-year degrees.MISSION AND VISIONAs an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.APPLICATION PROCEDUREYour online application must include the following to be considered complete:1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for theposition;3. A one-page response to the Supplemental Question.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

National Criminal Background Check may be required;This position is covered under the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA)bargaining agreement.APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highlineNEED APPLICATION HELP?Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process, please contact NEOGOV Technical Support at 1-855-524- 5627, Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHighline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592-3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state’s free telecommunication access service.TITLE IX POLICYHighline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).

The Title IX Coordinator, Danielle Slota, can be reached at (206) 592-3600 or [email protected]. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, President’s Office.

The 504 Coordinator, Jenni Sandler, can be reached at (206) 592-3474 or [email protected]. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 25, 5th Floor.

The Chief Human Resources Officer, Steven Sloniker, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or [email protected]. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.

You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting Access Services (206) 592-3857; TTY (206) 870-4853.