CUSTODIAN lll

CUSTODIAN lll

Salary

$48,934.00 - $83,704.00 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-042

Department

Facilities and Operations

Opening Date

07/30/2025

Closing Date

8/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

SUMMARY

The Custodian III leads assigned personnel to provide skilled custodial and light maintenance services for Bates Technical College. As requested, participates on selection committees to interview and recommend selection of custodial applicants. Leads training, and provides feedback for employee evaluations. Reports employee misconduct and performance issues to the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. Routine daily tasks may be performed independently or as part of a team in a manner to ensure/maintain proper cleanliness of the assigned facilities. As dictated by college needs and available resources, the Custodian III may be assigned a custodial zone and perform duties normally assigned to a lower level custodian. Abnormally complex tasks may be performed under the direction and coordination of a Maintenance Foreman Engineer IV and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. This position reports to and is supervised by the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. For day-to-day operations and project management this position takes direction from the Maintenance Foreman Engineer IV or Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations.

This position will be open until filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions

The Custodian III performs the following essential functions as assigned and directed by the Supervisor or designee:

Responds to and documents actions taken on Directline (Megamation) work requests

Leads, lower level custodians and directs daily work duties for assigned staff

Instructs and trains assigned personnel in routine custodial duties to assure a clean, tidy, and safe environment for Bates Technical College

Coordinates/schedules daily duties of assigned personnel

Instructs employees in proper cleaning techniques and safety practices; maintains compliance with applicable policies and procedures

Interviews personnel being considered for employment and makes recommendations too supervisors

Identifies, reports, and takes corrective action to resolve custodial maintenance problems

Coordinates to ensure there are sufficient custodial supplies on hand at all times

Inspects assigned areas to ensure that cleanliness standards are met and maintained

When assigned a custodial zone, performs the following:

Repairs and maintains hand and electric powered janitorial tools and equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers and other similar equipment

As directed, may paint small offices and classrooms.

Makes rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replaces burned out light bulbs/tubes

Moves Furniture and equipment; arranges tables & chairs for special events

Sweeps and washes sidewalks

May perform yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding, or raking leaves & debris

Removes trash from assigned areas and transports to disposal site

Sweeps, dust mops/wet mops, and polishes floors

Vacuums carpets

Cleans & Sanitizes restrooms

Cleans/washes walls, doors, counters etc.

Moves furniture and equipment as directed

Repairs and maintains assigned facilities to ensure safe and secure building conditions

Operates hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment as needed to complete duties

Reports problems like water leaks, burned out lights, malfunctioning equipment or damaged surfaces to the Maintenance Foreman and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations

As assigned, coordinates room set-ups for college events

As assigned, coordinates office/department/program moves

Maintains tools, work areas, and assigned custodial closets in a clean, orderly, and well-organized fashion at all times

During emergencies and or inclement weather and as directed by the Maintenance Foreman, performs as a member of the essential personnel pool and will perform duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

Reporting to work during college closures

Snow/Ice removal

Power failure mitigation

Flood containment/mitigation

Structural failure mitigation

Other unanticipated incidents/emergencies etc.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

The following, although not considered essential, are important functions and their performance may be considered during employee evaluations:

Represents the Facilities & Operations department by performing duties in a way that routinely meets/exceeds customer expectations

Conducts oneself in a manner that is respected by students, staff, co-workers and the public.

Remains knowledgeable of Facilities and Operations and College policies & procedures as changes are made

Remains alert to, appropriately reports, and treats safety hazards as a first priority

Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.

Participates actively and collaboratively on committees for the college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change or be added at any time with or without notice; to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.

Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing.

May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.

This position is required to work on campus.

Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

High School/GED

Four (4) years' successful experience performing the essential functions of a Custodian II.

Two (2) years' successful experience performing as a Lead

Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates or another college-level degree

Three - four years' successful experience performing in a Lead or Supervisory role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at .... Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Dean of Student Services at ..., Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Executive Director of Human Resources at ..., Downtown Campus A326.

This recruitment announcement may be changed and/or modified without notice to meet the business needs of the college.

Employer

Bates Technical College

Address

1101 S Yakima Avenue

Tacoma, Washington, 98405

Phone

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