Custodian I / Swing Shift
About The Position
Renton Technical College is hiring a full-time, classified, overtime-eligible Custodian I. The role supports a safe, healthy, and welcoming campus environment for students, staff, and the community by maintaining the cleanliness and condition of college facilities and grounds. The regular schedule is 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Custodial staff are part of the college emergency team and must report to work when the college is closed due to emergencies. The position is represented by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Classified Union and reports to the Custodial Supervisor. Salary is $46,439–$64,349 annually, with placement based on applicable work experience. The position is on campus, and work is mostly active across different office and building environments.
Requirements
- One year of work experience in the cleaning industry.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb a ladder to heights of 25 feet, and remain on one's feet for an 8-hour shift.
- Experience with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals whose first language is not English.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, staff, and the general public.
- Ability to organize, set priorities, attend to details, and follow tasks through to completion.
- Ability to represent the college positively and professionally, using tact, discretion, and courtesy.
- Ability to report to work when the college is closed due to emergencies.
- Authorization for employment in the United States.
- Successful completion of required background checks and the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form.
Nice To Haves
- Current Grade IV Boiler Operator license or higher.
- Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English, such as Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, or Chinese.
Responsibilities
- Maintain general cleanliness of interior and exterior facilities, working independently and as part of a team.
- Maintain floors, walls, and windows in assigned buildings.
- Collect, transport, and properly dispose of trash and recycling.
- Clean, disinfect, and restock restrooms and locker rooms.
- Clean and sanitize food preparation and service areas.
- Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as required.
- Report mechanical malfunctions, damage, and building or grounds hazards to the Custodial Supervisor.
- Shovel snow from entrances, stairs, and walkways and apply de-icer as needed.
- Replace and recycle lamps and batteries as needed.
- Maintain two-way communication while on duty.
- Open and secure buildings as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, co-workers, and the public.
- Empty outside trash receptacles as assigned.
- Pick up litter daily from interior and exterior sidewalks, walkways, stairwells, planted areas, and other common areas.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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