Custodian 1 (C) Job Listing at Bellevue College in United States of America (Job ID 14049)

Description

Position Overview  

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity.  Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

Custodian 1

SALARY:   $1,457/month for a 16 hour per week schedule

LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington

DESCRIPTION:   

This position performs routine custodial duties, project work, setups, responds to urgent requests, and minor maintenance and repairs. Custodians are required to complete daily assigned work areas. Floor surfaces are carpet, tile, concrete, terrazzo, wood, and concrete.

Edmonds invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Clean, sanitize, and restock restrooms. Clean a variety of surfaces that include floors, baseboards, white boards, erasers, vents, ledges, walls, furniture, and windows inside and out, etc. Remove trash and clean trash containers up to 55 gallons in size. Sweep outside entrances and sidewalks. Set up, take down, and move furniture and equipment for meetings, classes, conferences, and events. Move equipment, and heavy objects weighing 50 pounds. More than 50 pounds with assistance or use of appliance dollies to clean classrooms, meeting rooms, as well as perform processes necessary to complete required tasks. Perform minor repairs. Clean carpets and refinish floors using appropriate methods and procedures. 
• Custodians are responsible for cleaning a variety of the spaces, which include classrooms, restrooms, offices, lounges, board rooms, kitchens, cafeterias, restaurants, auditoriums, lecture halls, banquet rooms, outside entrances to buildings, hallways and foyers, gymnasiums, locker rooms, weight rooms, science labs, computer labs, libraries, reading rooms, work rooms, communications center, art galleries, staircases, child care areas, and other public areas. 

This is a classified position reporting to the Custodial Supervisor.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. This position is opened until filled. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical ability to do the required work
• Effective English reading and speaking skills
• Some experience using a computer
• Knowledge of cleaning agents and chemicals
• Ability to use a computer to submit timesheets.

 (See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of carpet and floor care procedures, methods, and equipment
• Experience cleaning large institutions 
• Self-discipline, self-motivation
• Ability to work with college staff in a pleasant manner
• Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Must possess a valid driver¿s license

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position generally works alone after dark, but will have contact with custodial staff, other college staff, students, and campus visitors. Most work is performed inside buildings, and some work outdoors is required. Duties common to custodial work require physical strength, agility, and endurance to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, bend/reach, lift, pull or push objects weighing up to 50 pounds. More than 50 pounds with assistance, operate heavy custodial equipment. Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals, dust and other environmental conditions is expected in custodial work. Effective communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is a second language. 

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a permanent classified position up to 16 hours per week schedule. Monday- Sunday  6-10PM

COMPENSATION:  

Salary is Range 32, $1,457/month for a 16 hour per week schedule. This position is not eligible for benefits. Paid PTO/Sick leave on an accrual basis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check.  Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal 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.
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete: 

1. Cover Letter addressing how you meet the stated qualifications for the position 
2. Current resume. 
3. Names and contact information for three references. 
4. For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form. 

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities  please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: 

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu. 

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: 

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, call our Title IX Compliance Officer 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.