Custodian

Wenatchee Valley College•Wenatchee, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Custodian performs custodial, housekeeping, and general maintenance work to maintain the cleanliness and care of college facilities. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing facilities, maintaining floors and carpets, setting up and taking down furniture and equipment, securing buildings, and following safety procedures for the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment. Duties may also include outdoor cleanup, window washing, moving items, and operating a high-pressure washer. Related duties may be assigned. This is a full-time, overtime- and benefit-eligible position. Work is generally scheduled from 3 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday, though hours and days may change to meet college needs. Regular and consistent attendance is required. Most work takes place inside buildings, with some movement between buildings and occasional outdoor work. The position involves contact with college staff, students, and the public. The starting salary hiring range is $38,340 to $42,780 annually ($18.36 to $20.49 per hour), with periodic increases and earning potential up to $50,512 annually, plus shift differential pay of $435 per month. The college describes its benefits package as equivalent to about 30% of salary and offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Physical ability to perform the required work.
Six months of full-time custodial work experience.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Alternatively, an applicable combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions may be considered.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including professionalism, empathy, diplomacy, discretion, and integrity when interacting with diverse constituencies.
Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, including with people of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender, and racial or ethnic backgrounds and people with physical, emotional, or learning disabilities.
Professional conduct, including tact, composure under pressure, respect and consideration for others, and follow-through on commitments.
Ability to assess situations, exercise independent judgment, resolve issues, and coordinate with IT support services when technical issues arise.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including standing and walking consistently; lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders; bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting; repetitive movements; and good hand dexterity and vision.
Ability to follow and receive instructions and supervision; cognitive skills including memory, attention to detail, abstract reasoning, and decision-making; and ability to manage environmental stresses, emergency situations, deadlines, working alone, and varied duties.
Ability to work in conditions that may include wet floors, dust, fumes, odors, indoor and outdoor environments, and handling chemicals and cleaning agents.
Ability to wear required safety equipment and protective clothing.
Regular and consistent attendance.
A valid Washington state driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

Custodial experience with large-institution custodial standards and requirements.
Self-discipline and self-motivation.
Ability to work pleasantly and productively with college staff.
Basic computer skills, particularly word processing and email.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Work well with staff and students.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms, and fixtures; refill restroom dispensers; and report repair or maintenance needs.
Clean chalkboards, whiteboards, and erasers; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty waste and recycling containers; and replace light bulbs.
Set up and take down equipment and furnishings for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events.
Strip, clean, buff, and finish floors; use high-speed floor buffers or polishers; and vacuum and clean carpets.
Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.
Lock and unlock buildings, check doors and windows to secure facilities when not in use, and report unauthorized occupants.
Follow written and verbal instructions for using chemicals, supplies, and equipment, and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Perform outdoor cleaning and related activities, including removing snow or debris and sweeping sidewalks or stairs; wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows.
Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools; may operate a high-pressure washer.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.