Custodian 2 (Swing Shift)
About The Position
The core purpose of the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is to empower blind and low vision individuals to reach their full potential. We believe in a future where every blind and low vision student in Washington has the supports and services they need to succeed. Our programs and services are provided across a diverse continuum of service options; including a range of short and long-term programs that include residential options at our Vancouver campus, outreach services in local schools and communities, access to specialized technology and resources through our Ogden Resource Center, as well as training options for parents, educators, and related service providers through a combination of department efforts. Our greatest resource at WSSB is our incredible staff. Our valued employees are continuously encouraged to improve the ways that we provide service to our students and the community. WSSB’s core values are being student-centered, equity, accessibility, relationships, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Valid state ID or driver's license and minimum age of 18
- Ability to pass a physical examination and FBI criminal background check
- Willing and able to work entire assigned shift while standing, bending, reaching, lifting
- Ability to lift and carry 15-30 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Willing and able to follow written and/or oral instructions
- Work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to perform basic computer functions
- Must be available to work swing shift
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work
Responsibilities
- Clean various buildings, offices, rooms, institutional and non-institutional facilities
- Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms, toilet facilities; keeping them properly supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other items
- Sweep, mop, scrub, wax and polish floors, walls and woodwork
- Vacuum rugs, curtains and furniture
- Dust furniture and equipment; polish furniture and metal fixtures
- Wash windows, molding, framework and doors
- Empty and clean wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers
- Maintain inventory or equipment and products
- Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events
- Collects and disposes of garbage and trash
- Shovels snow and sweeps and washes sidewalks on an emergency basis
- Intermittently paints, repairs or replaces doors, hardware, windows, locks, tables, desks, chairs, cabinets
- Repairs and maintains electric powered janitorial tools and electric or gas-powered janitorial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers/buffers
- Makes rounds, lock doors, close windows, turn off lights and replace burned out light bulbs; turn air conditioning and other equipment on and off
- Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors
- May occasionally supervise/train lower level staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
