Custodian 4

Wenatchee Valley College • Wenatchee, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervise assigned personnel performing custodial work and event set-up. Train subordinates and perform administrative tasks such as recommending budget levels for supplies and equipment, staffing levels, staff training requirements, and department policies and procedures. The supervisor may also perform custodial duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience working in a school setting, motel/hotel industry, healthcare of basic cleaning services.
• Proper knowledge of cleaning chemicals and techniques as well as ability to read and understand SDS information.
• One year experience supervising or directing others in large-scale housekeeping, janitorial, general or building maintenance or custodial work.
• Two years’ full-time equivalent experience in custodial work.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Applicable combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Custodial experience with large institution custodial standards and requirements.
• Self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Ability to work with college staff in a pleasant and productive manner.
• Possess a basic understanding of computer skills, particularly word processing and e-mail.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform all associated duties supervising assigned personnel, including timesheets, leave requests, performance evaluations, hiring and training of new employees, on-going staff training, disciplinary action if applicable and daily oversight of the department.
• Perform building inspections as needed and provide feedback to the custodians, building occupants and the facilities and operations director.
• Plan, organize, assign and track projects and cleaning schedules, coordinate projects and schedules with other campus departments and unit heads.
• Create and maintain PM schedules for carpet and flooring for replacement scheduling.
• Coordinate event set-ups and take downs, including monitoring the events calendar to ensure all event needs are met.
• Order supplies, track inventory and develop efficient use and distribution of inventory, repair and replace equipment as required.
• Ensure all SDS books and the online database is up-to-date and in readily accessible locations for staff.
• Develop cleaning priorities and work routines for all custodians, including contingencies for absences and disaster clean up; plan daily, weekly, monthly and yearly schedules for assigned personnel.
• Occasionally drive light trucks, vans and other mobile equipment, run snow removal equipment to include shovels and snow blowers.
• Occasionally provide weekend coverage for events
• Ensure that work is done in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that buildings and areas which are not in use, are properly secured; report unauthorized occupants and unusual incidents to security; report unsafe conditions to the safety officer.
• Perform minor repairs on waterlines, plumbing fixtures, lights; clean clogged drains and sewer lines.
• Perform routine custodial related tasks as required.
• Operate floor maintenance equipment including light maintenance and programming of autonomous scrubbers
• Attend various meetings, trainings and equipment/product demonstrations as well as other professional development events.
• Use Microsoft Office, CMMS and other computer programs as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance
• life and long-term disability insurance plans
• vacation, sick and personal leave
• reduced tuition
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED