Custodian II

Bates Technical College•Tacoma, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II provides skilled, custodial, and light maintenance services for Bates Technical College. Routine daily tasks may be performed independently or as part of a team in a manner to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of the assigned facilities. Non-routine/complex work assignments may be performed under the oversight of a Custodian III, a Maintenance Foreman, and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. Priority consideration will be given during the first 7 days, to current Facility and Operations employees at Bates Technical College. This position will be located at our South Campus.

Requirements

Eighth grade education.
Two (2) years of successful experience performing the essential functions listed above.
Ability to read and write in English

Nice To Haves

High School diploma/GED or Post-Secondary education
Three to four years’ successful experience performing all of the essential functions listed above
Two years’ successful experience as a lead custodian

Responsibilities

Display appropriate personality, attitude, flexibility, and manners to support effective teamwork amongst all co-workers
Responds to and documents actions taken on Direct line (Megamation) work requests
Repairs and maintains hand and electric powered janitorial tools and equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers and other similar equipment
As directed, may paint small offices and classrooms.
Makes rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replacing burned out light bulbs/tubes
Moves Furniture and equipment; arranges tables & chairs for special events
Sweeps and washes sidewalks
May perform yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding, or raking leaves & debris
Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions
Maintains inventories and makes simple reports; requisitions supplies and equipment
Removes trash from assigned areas and transports to disposal site
Sweeps, dust mops/wet mops, and polishes floors
Vacuums carpets
Cleans & Sanitizes restrooms
Cleans/washes walls, doors, counters etc.
Moves furniture and equipment as directed
Repairs and maintains assigned facilities to ensure safe and secure building conditions
Operates hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment as needed to complete duties
Reports problems like water leaks, burned out lights, malfunctioning equipment or damaged surfaces to the Maintenance Foreman and/or the Facilities & Operations office
As assigned, coordinates room set-ups for college events
As assigned, coordinates office/department/program moves
Maintains tools, work areas, and assigned custodial closets in a clean, orderly, and well-organized fashion always
During emergencies and or inclement weather and as directed by the Maintenance Foreman or supervisor, performs as a member of the essential personnel pool and will perform duties as assigned, including but not limited to: Reporting to work during college closures, Snow/Ice removal, Power failure mitigation, Flood containment/mitigation, Structural failure mitigation, Other unanticipated incidents/emergencies etc.
In support of the team, perform duties of other positions in Facilities & Operations to meet ongoing needs of the college and ensure customer needs are met:
Represents the Facilities & Operations department by performing duties in a way that routinely meets/exceeds customer expectations
Conducts oneself in a manner that is respected by students, staff, co-workers and the public.
Remains knowledgeable of Facilities and Operations and College policies & procedures as changes are made
Remains alert to, appropriately reports, and treats safety hazards as a priority
Accountable for keeping personal development up to date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.