Custodian 2

Wenatchee Valley College Classified NeoGov Announcement

CUSTODIAN 2 – FACILITIES &

00678J – Range 32, step F: $36,288/annual, $3,024/month - $17.38/hour PLUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY of $174 per month

Reports to: Custodian Supervisor

Position Summary:

Perform various housekeeping, custodial and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of facilities. Repair and replace various items.

Essential Functions:

• Cleaning restrooms, classrooms, offices, break rooms, dining areas, meeting rooms, hallways and entrances.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying ashtrays, trash receptacles, washing windows, restocking paper supplies cleaning chalk trays, blackboards and white boards.
• Stripping and waxing of floors and small to large scale carpet extraction.
• Repairs or replaces doors, hardware, windows, locks, gutters, benches, tables, desks, chairs, cabinets, etc.
• Repairs and maintains electric powered janitorial tools and electric or gas-powered lawn equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers and carpet extractors.
• Repairs or replaces fixtures, furnishings and any other miscellaneous objects.
• Paints small offices, restrooms, kitchens and classrooms.
• Makes rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replacing burned out light bulbs; turns equipment on and off.
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events; collects and disposes of garbage and trash; shovels snow and sweeps and washes sidewalks on an emergency basis; does occasional yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding or raking leaves and debris.
• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors.
• Uses cleaning supplies and agents in a safe and efficient manner.
• May unclog drains and correct minor maintenance issues, or report-said issues to supervisor for correction on the day shift.
• Ensures that buildings and areas, which are not in use, are properly secured. Report unauthorized occupants and unusual incidents to the supervisor; report unsafe conditions.
• Attends various meetings, training’s and equipment/product demonstrations as well as other professional developmental events such as safety training.
• May maintain inventories and makes simple reports; requisitions supplies and equipment.
• May operate motorized equipment.
• May supervise lower level staff.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical ability to do required work.
• One-year full time equivalent experience in custodial duties including general building and custodial equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Experience working in a school setting, motel/hotel industry, healthcare or basic cleaning services.
• Proper knowledge of cleaning chemicals and techniques as well as ability to read and understand basic Material Safety Data Sheet information.

Preferred Qualifications:
Custodial experience with large institution custodial standards and requirements.

• Self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Ability to work with college staff in a pleasant and productive manner.
• Possess a basic understanding of computer skills, particularly word processing and e-mail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities.
• Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment:

The current vacancy is a full-time, overtime and benefit eligible position expected to begin as soon as possible. Work hours for this position are generally 3 p.m. to midnight., Monday through Friday. The salary is $3,024 a month ($17.38 per hour) plus shift differential pay of $174 per month. Hours and days may change depending on the needs of the college. The list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of three months and be used to fill other custodian 2 positions as needed.

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid sick and personal holiday and personal leave; retirement plan; optional credit union and tax deferred annuity programs.

Conditions of Employment:

• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. 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.
• Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.
• Proof of completed COVID-19 Vaccination is required upon hiring and employment at WVC.
• A valid, unrestricted Washington state driver's license (or the ability to obtain if coming from another state).

Bargaining Unit:

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association.

Application and Selection Procedure:

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
• Upload cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Upload resume.
• Complete supplemental questions.

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.

The position closes at 4 p.m., October 13, 2022. The college reserves the right to reopen or extend the closing date. A limited number of applicants who meet the needs of the position and the college will be interviewed.

Physical Work Environment:

This position may have contact with college staff, students and the general public. Most work is performed inside buildings, but some movement between buildings is expected. It is essential to have the physical ability to stand and walk on a consistent basis; lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.; climb ladders, bend, squat, reach; twist hands, wrists, shoulders, waist, and hips and perform repetitive movements. Must have good hand dexterity, including grasping, holding and related movements. Must have good vision, which includes depth perception and field of vision. Must be able to follow and receive direction and instructions and receive supervision. Must have good cognitive skills that include: short- and long-term memory, attention to detail, abstract reasoning and decision making. In addition, the person must have the physical ability to deal with environmental stresses, emergency situations, deadlines, working alone and a variety of other duties. Must be able to work with the following conditions: wet floors, dust, fumes, odors, working outside, working inside, handling chemicals and cleaning agents.

Furthermore, the person must have the ability to wear safety equipment which includes: chemical protection goggles, safety glasses, face shields, dust masks, ear plugs, ear muffs, hard hats, back support belt/brace, waist support, elbow support, knee pads, gloves, protective clothing, rain gear and protective footwear.

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 human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.38 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location