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

*This position is open until filled. For priority consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, November 26, 2023.*
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Custodian 3 – Lead. This is a swing shift position working Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm. The posted salary includes a shift differential of $435/month.

The Custodian 3 will serve as a lead and supervisory custodian guiding assigned custodial work teams and supervising at least two staff. This position is a working lead, participating in custodial duties and responsibilities.

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 anti racist 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 needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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

• Performs building, team, and/or group cleaning responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner.
  • Periodically works on deep cleaning of facilities.
  • Trains assigned personnel on cleaning techniques, orients staff to new building assignments, and oversees activities in assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Delivers supplies to buildings, collects and processes laundry, pick up full dumpsters by the forklift.
  • Assist in events set up.

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in housekeeping, janitorial, general or building maintenance, or custodial work OR one year of experience as a lead.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years as a custodian at SPSCC.
• Five years’ experience in large-scale housekeeping, janitorial, general or building maintenance or custodial work.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, communicate, and share responsibilities.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, perform multiple tasks, and accommodate interruptions.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Computer skills – Outlook; Megamations

To Apply

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.