Custodian 2

Custodian 2 Whatcom Community College - Bellingham, WA

Posted: 7/29/2025 - Expires: 8/8/2025

Job ID: 292214773

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Job Description

Whatcom Community College invites applications for a Custodian 2 (Class Code 678J) position in the College's Facilities and Operations Department. Under general supervision of the Custodial Supervisor this position performs various custodial and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of facilities. This position will make rounds, lock doors, close windows and turn off lights. This position interacts with the supervisor and co-workers and various members of the campus community to accomplish work. Designated work areas are assigned by the supervisor. Additional work assignments are made by the supervisor to address areas where there are special needs, or to fill in areas vacant by absence of other employees. Some work assignments may also come from the supervisor through verbal, electronic or written work requests. Assigned work areas will change on a regular rotation.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs custodial duties including general and deep cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, floors, student housing units & residential common areas, offices, and common areas using hand tools, custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Unlock and lock doors, turn off lights, and secure campus buildings/rooms.
• Stocks and inventories supplies, which may require the operation of campus vehicles.
• Identifies, reports and takes corrective action to resolve maintenance problems.
• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies, and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors.
• Moves furniture and equipment, arranges tables and chairs for special events.
• Cleans interior and exterior windows, which may include use of a tucker pole, scrubbers, squeegees, and other window cleaning equipment.
• Empties garbage, recycling and compost, and supports campus sustainability efforts.
• Completes minor repairs to custodial equipment, changing bags, bulbs, belts, etc.
• Follow recommended safety procedures and attend safety trainings.
• Requires punctual and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington driver's license and insurability.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the custodial position including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing/walking/stooping the majority of the shift, as well as ability to climb ladders.
• Six months to one year experience in custodial or cleaningwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a community college/higher education work environment.
• Experience in multi-housing, dormitory, or hotel hospitality/room service.
• Develops innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges and brings ideas to supervisor.
• Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and public through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Actively contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals. Treats everyone with respect & dignity; appreciates the differences in people.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adjust shift with advanced notice to meet the needs of the institution.
• Ability to stay focused on tasks in spite of distractions and interruptions. Makes the best use of available time and resources.
• Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Coordinate with building occupants to ensure operational needs and cleaning standards are maintained.
• Recognize and identify maintenance issues and submit work orders for their repair.
• Certification by Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration.
• Certification in floor care and commercial carpet maintenance tech.
• CPR, First Aid training.

Salary

Salary:

• This is a full-time, classified, WFSE (Washington Federation of State Employees) represented position. Salary is Range 36, starting at Step C, $3,417.00 per month, with periodic increments to $4,216.00 per month.
• This position may qualify for an additional $2.50 per hour shift premium if the majority of time worked daily or weekly is between 5:00pm and 7:00am.
• Forty hours is a standard full-time work week.

Benefits Package:

• The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan.
• Accrues 8 hours per month of sick leave and 11.33 hours per month vacation leave with periodic vacation accrual increases based on longevity.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 1 personal holiday annually after 4 months of continuous employment.
• 3 personal leave days annually after 4 months of continuous employment.

*Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following:

• Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) . If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses.
• Full-time employees may qualify for Washington State Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit.

Start Date:

• As soon as can be arranged with the successful candidate.

Application Due Date:

• Applications due by Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Current resume.
• List of three recent professional references with contact information.

Job Summary Company Details Company Whatcom Community College Industry Junior Colleges Job Information Location Bellingham, WA Website Job Type Full Time Employee Career Level Entry level Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $3,417.00 - $3,417.00 /month Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Reference Code 15043 Testing Required Background checks Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No View More Jobs All Whatcom Community College jobs View similar jobs All BELLINGHAM, WA jobs