South Puget Sound Community College Hiring for Custodian at Olympia and Lacey Campuses, WA, WA Full Time

*This recruitment is open until filled.*
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Custodian 2. This position will work a swing shift of Monday-Friday 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm. The posted salary includes a shift differential of $435/month.

The Custodian 2 will perform general custodial duties related to the cleaning of classrooms, offices, and other areas in assigned buildings and facilities; and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of antiracist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. And if that isn’t enough? We also offer:A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needsFine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programsThe Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary studentsA brand new Health & Wellness CenterFREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyondFREE parking on our campuses – permits are not requiredOn-campus child carePercival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fallMany walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalksSPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campusLots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and facultyMany community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the ArtsEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG – an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.
What You’ll Do

Perform assigned building, team or group cleaning responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision:

• Clean, disinfect and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms, fixtures and equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers.
• Clean assigned facilities (e.g. classrooms, cafeterias, day care facilities, gymnasiums, auditoriums, offices, corridors, entranceways, elevators, stairways, etc.), in accordance with established procedures and standards, for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Clean white boards; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop or vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers.
• Remove trash and recycling from area and take to outside dumpsters or compactors.
• Strip, scrub, apply floor finish, buff, and refinish hard surface floors.
• Clean up spills on carpets, tile, and flooring.
• Perform exterior cleaning and related duties in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove debris or to sweep sidewalks or stairs.
• Contain and clean blood and bodily fluid in accordance with procedures using proper protective equipment.
• Detail cleaning including floors, ceilings, walls and corners using extension tools and heavy cleaning equipment (such as buffing machines, scrubbers and waxers and carpet cleaning machines).

Transport, move and arrange furniture and equipment; event set-ups:

• Maintain custodial supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, custodial tools, etc.) in custodial rooms for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities. Promptly report tool repair or replacement needs to Supervisor.
• Transport custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Arrange equipment and furnishings (e.g. furniture arrangements, tables, chairs, bleachers, etc.) as required for the purpose of providing adequate arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events.

Maintain records, follow written and verbal direction, and complete forms and records:

• Maintain inventories and simple reports
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and forms. Use Outlook and Megamation to communicate and view work orders.

Other:

• Participate in training, the department safety program and other events; provide input for process improvement, safety, etc.
• Report need for repairs and maintenance.
• Check for and secure windows; report unlocked doors and unauthorized occupants to security
• Member of the Inclement Weather Team; provide support to other Facilities projects as needed

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months to one year of custodial or related experience
• Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License and ability to drive College vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work on a ladder
• Ability to adhere to all safe work practices
• Able to communicate well; complete routine job forms and incident reports; and/or communicate routine information regarding daily activities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
• Ability to complete assignments without immediate supervision.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, cleaning methods, procedures, tools, equipment. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.

To Apply

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete. Veterans PreferenceApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to [email protected] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line. Background Check Condition of EmploymentEmployment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.Bargaining UnitThis position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and EducatorSouth Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC 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 person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, [email protected], Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.