Custodian 2 Job at Inside Higher Ed in Centralia

Overview

Custodian 2 – Centralia College

Location: Centralia College. Regular, Full-Time

Job ID: 15171

About the Institution

Centralia College is a comprehensive community college serving the Lewis County region since 1925. The college offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, ESL, and personal enrichment classes. Additional campuses and facilities support students across the region.

Job Description

To provide clean and well-maintained classrooms, laboratories, and buildings in support of the Mission Statement of the Facilities, Operations and Maintenance Department. Duties include housekeeping, custodial, and maintenance tasks to ensure cleanliness of facilities; repair and replacement of various items (e.g., light fixtures, switches, doors, hardware, windows, locks); typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm. May be required to work outside normal business hours to ensure departmental coverage.

Responsibilities

• Daily - Clean and sanitize restrooms and fixtures; check restrooms on duty, refill dispensers, remove trash; perform final restroom cleaning toward shift end.
• Daily - Clean chalkboards/whiteboards, dust and wipe furniture, sweep/mop/vacuum floors, empty wastebaskets and recycle containers, wash door glass.
• Daily - Remove debris in exterior entries and ensure entry cleanliness.
• Security - Lock/unlock buildings, secure premises, check for unlocked doors/windows, report unauthorized occupants.
• Maintain inventories and prepare simple reports; requisition supplies and equipment.
• Assist other maintenance staff as needed to complete work orders.
• Prepare areas for next day activities; move furniture or set up for special events.
• Identify maintenance needs and submit work orders; leave notes in the Facilities, Operations and Maintenance office as needed.
• Strip, clean, buff, and apply floor finish; shampoo carpets.
• Spot clean carpets, wash walls and equipment as needed.
• Assist in setting up facilities for meetings, conferences, and events; move and arrange tables and chairs; provide clean and sanitized spaces.
• Clean interior and accessible exterior windows as required.
• Operate cleaning equipment and power tools; maintain equipment cleanliness and report maintenance needs.
• Follow safety instructions for chemicals and PPE; perform tasks safely.
• May direct student workers performing minor custodial duties under supervision.
• May perform cleaning in areas within reasonable distance from buildings, including snow removal and power washing of stairs/entries.
• Perform related duties as required; may perform minor maintenance tasks such as caulking and small repairs; capable of moving heavy items up to 50 lbs; able to stand, walk, climb ladders, and perform physical tasks as described.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write; ability to perform required work.
• Six months to one year of custodial, general or building maintenance, groundskeeping, or semi-skilled carpentry/electrical/plumbing repair work, or equivalent education/experience.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing; ability to work in various temperatures and tolerate dust and noise; good vision and hearing with/without correction.

Conditions of Employment

One 40-hour-per-week position. Classified employees represented by WFSE. State of Washington benefits package available.

Deadline

Application deadline: October 12, 2025. Screening begins October 13, 2025.

Compensation

• Monthly Salary: Range 36 ($3,262 - $4,216)
• Hourly Rate: $18.75 - $24.23
• Additional shift differential pay: $435.00 monthly or $2.50 per hour

Application Process

• Online application
• Cover letter addressing interest and ability to perform responsibilities
• Detailed résumé of educational and professional experience
• List of at least three professional references with contact information
• Eligibility to work documentation; background check will be conducted prior to hire

EEO and Accessibility

Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Policies prohibit discrimination on race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance information and contact details are provided for accessibility concerns. Disability accommodations in the application process are available by request.

Jeanne Clery Act and Title IX information are available; security report and compliance details can be requested or viewed as specified by the college.