Custodian 1

Position Summary

This position is open until filled.

Themissionof 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.

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.

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.

About the District

Pierce College enjoys a strong presence in the community and participates in numerouspartnerships with business, community, government, and educational organizations.Want a feel for our District.Take a peek with aerial campus views!

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom

Located on a beautiful 140-acre site adjacent to a 340-acre community, recreational park, and Waughop Lake.

Pierce College Puyallup

Located on an expansive site with 125-acres of wooded land with beautiful hideaways.

Pierce College at JBLM

Located at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military sites, serving many of our military and active-duty families that are serving our country.

Essential Functions

The Custodian 1 will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Clean and Sanitize

• 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 (Material Safety Data Sheets) chemical handling and use instructions.

• Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 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, as required.

• Operate recycling and trash compactors.

• Operate utility carts.

• Inspect and maintain eye wash stations.

• Launder reusable cleaning materials, as needed.

• 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 from walkways between buildings as well as between buildings and parking lots.

• Respond to and perform emergency functions, as required.

• 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

• The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in this position.

Required Competencies

Accountability & Dependability

Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight by arriving for work on time and following instructions, policies, and procedures; meeting productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules; acknowledging responsibility for mistakes and taking appropriate steps to make corrections; meeting expectations without making excuses. If problems arise with co-workers, address the issues promptly with the supervisor's assistance, when appropriate.

Personal Integrity

Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions by: respecting the opinions and assessments of others; maintaining confidentiality during investigations and personnel matters; communicating truthfully.

Teamwork

Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables by: knowing and supporting teammates' work; helping teammates who need or ask for assistance; encouraging team unity through sharing information and expertise, working together to solve problems and putting team success first; supporting fair treatment and equal opportunity for all; listening objectively and with consideration for the ideas and input of others; respecting the talents and contributions of co-workers.

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect by: maintaining an open, approachable manner and treating others fairly and respectfully; preserving others' self-confidence and dignity and showing regard for their opinions; seeking to resolve confrontations and disagreements constructively; focusing on the situation, issues, or behaviors, rather than the person; demonstrating a balance between building rapport and getting the work done.

Safety Focus

Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices by: performing work in a safe manner at all times; avoiding shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to oneself or others; maintaining and inspecting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); using PPE as required.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities by: responding positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems; coping well and helping others deal with the ongoing demands of change; seeing and showing others the benefits of change; recovering quickly from setbacks and finding alternative ways to reach goals and objectives.

Stress Management

Maintains composure in stressful or adverse situations by: handling workloads, competing demands, changing assignments, interruptions and distractions with a positive attitude.

Attention to Detail

Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks by: performing tasks thoroughly with care; checking work to ensure completeness; remaining aware and taking care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant.

Customer Focus

Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with custodial services by: seeking ways to improve service delivery; assessing the quality of services from the customer's point of view; recognizing adverse customer reactions and developing better alternatives; emphasizing a team approach to providing great customer service.

Tact

Diplomatically handles challenging or intense interpersonal situations by: working through difficult or awkward interpersonal situations in a positive and professional manner. Exercises appropriate tact and discretion in conversations and sharing information with others.

Communication

Listens accurately and actively as well as communicates clearly and effectively with individuals and groups. Communicates clearly and effectively in writing maintaining proper usage and grammar, and is able to review and critique the work of others.

Technology

Ability to operate software programs such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Megamation (maintenance work order system), and Time and Leave Reporting (TLR) software.

Diversity

The ability to exhibit tolerance of others; recognize the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other differences; understand the differences in and responds appropriately to others in the workplace; demonstrate trust in, sensitivity to, and mutual respect of others; recognize and manage personal biases.

Application Process

Application Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
• Complete the online application profile at: .
• Apply for the specific job opening.
• Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload (attach) detailed resume of all educational and professional experience. (Resume)
• Upload (attach) a list of at least three (3) professional references with names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. One of which must be your current or most recent supervisor. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted. (References)
• Provide a response to the following question. (Supplemental Question)

Briefly describe how you have worked in your previous or current positions to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in your organizations and how you would do that in this position. Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words.To learn more about our Equity, Engagement, and Belonging efforts, please visit: .

Special Note

To ensure consideration, application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your SCHOOLJOBS.COM account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an automated, incorrect delivery.

Terms of Employment:

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) classified, overtime-eligible position with Pierce College District.This position is permanent after serving a 6-month probationary period. The primary work location will be at Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom campus. Occasional travel to Pierce College campuses or sites may occur. This position may be subject to reassignment between campuses or sites.

• Work hours are Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with occasional evenings and weekend work.
• Shifts with the majority of time worked between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. will receive a shift premium of $2.50 per hour.

Salary & Benefits

The starting salary for this position is $3,317.00 to $3,728.00 per month, depending on qualifications, with periodic increments up to $3,811.00 per month. However, your paycheck is just one part of the total compensation package.

There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our Benefits and Leave website at: - benefits.

Physical Work Environment

This position requires working primarily indoors in an open office environment, which requires visual concentration on detail, dexterity, and precision. The role is subject to frequent noise and interruptions. The custodian performs duties both indoors and outdoors, including snow and ice removal. The job involves exposure to risks such as mixing cleaning chemicals, working at heights using ladders, and potential contact with bloodborne pathogens. Safety requirements include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintaining current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling .... Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Screening & Interview Process

Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.

Please Note

This is a competitive selection process. Your application materials will be reviewed and evaluated based on the minimum qualifications listed for the position. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the district's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to the start of employment, finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Conditional offer letters will be accompanied by a declaration and authorization to release information form to be completed by the applicant.Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW 28B.112.080.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.

Bargaining Unit

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employee Association (WPEA).

Equal Opportunity

The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.

For more information about this position or assistance regarding your application, contact Human Resources at:....

Questions regarding equal employment opportunities or discrimination may be directed to the following:

Sean Cooke - Title IX Coordinator& ADACO/Section 504 Coordinator

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Deena Forsythe - Vice President for Human Resources

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Paula Henson-Williams -District Affirmative Action Officer

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