Pierce College is hiring: Custodian 1 in Lakewood

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Overview

This position is open until filled. The Custodian 1 works under general supervision, performing a variety of routine custodial and general maintenance tasks to maintain cleanliness, care, and access to college facilities. This position reports to the Custodial Services Manager. Regular and consistent attendance is required. The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college. This position actively supports and engages in Pierce College\'s goals for equity and inclusion to provide access and support for our diverse community of learners and to advance our commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution.

Essential Functions

• Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms and locker rooms in accordance with established procedures and standards; keep areas properly supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, soap and other items.
• Clean whiteboards and erasers.
• Perform high and low dusting.
• Polish furniture and metal fixtures.
• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors and rugs.
• Empty trash and recycle containers.
• Follow written and verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment.
• Follow MSDS chemical handling and use instructions.
• Use PPE as required.

• Spot and Deep Cleaning: Strip, neutralize, buff and apply floor finish; vacuum and extract carpets; operate hi-speed burnishers and low speed polishers/scrubbers and bathroom pressure washers; wash interior and exterior windows; properly use and care for assigned hand and power equipment needed for the cleaning and preservation of floors, walls, windows, carpets, furniture, etc.

• Routine Housekeeping Assignments: Set-up, take down and move furniture for cleaning and facility maintenance and, as necessary, for events; clean and move 90 gallon co-mingle recycle totes; operate recycling and trash compactors; operate utility carts; inspect and maintain eye wash stations; launder reusable cleaning materials; operate radios to maintain communication with co-workers and supervisor; maintain security of assigned keys; secure interior doors upon completion of cleaning assignments; keep building entry doors secured during unoccupied hours; observe and report suspicious activity; conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of custodial equipment.

• Inventory and Equipment: Be accountable for assigned equipment and submit requests for equipment repairs to the supervisor immediately; maintain inventory of consumables such as chemicals and paper products and submit consumables order needs to the supervisor in a timely manner to avoid running out of stock.

• Non-Routine Duties: Remove snow and ice from building entrances and walkways; respond to and perform emergency functions; perform other related custodial and minor maintenance and repair work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience Required: One (1) year of experience in custodial work, or commercial housekeeping, working in commercial facilities or buildings.
• Special Requirements: Consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will be considered in determining suitability.

Required Competencies

Accountability & Dependability; Personal Integrity; Teamwork; Relationship Building; Safety Focus; Adaptability & Flexibility; Stress Management; Attention to Detail; Customer Focus; Tact; Communication; Technology; Diversity.

Application Process

• Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
• Complete the online application profile at the Pierce College HR site.
• Apply for the specific job opening.
• Upload a cover letter addressing how you meet the required qualifications.
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.
• Upload a list of at least three professional references with contact information.
• Provide a response to the supplemental question about equity, diversity, and inclusion (limit 500 words).

To learn more about equity, engagement, and belonging efforts, visit the district site.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time (40 hours per week) classified, overtime-eligible position, permanent after a 6-month probationary period. Primary work location: Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom campus. Occasional travel between campuses.
• Work hours: Monday through Thursday 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM; Friday 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM; occasional evenings and weekend work. Shift premium of $2.50 per hour for shifts with majority time between 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Salary & Benefits

Starting salary: $3,317.00 to $3,728.00 per month, with increments up to $3,811.00 per month. Benefits package valued at about 30% of salary, including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced tuition, and retirement benefits.

Equal Opportunity

The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or service animal status.

For questions about this position, contact Human Resources at: jobs@pierce.ctc.edu.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Restaurants