Job Description

Custodian 3

Job ID: 12123

Location: Bellevue College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Summary

The Custodian 3 leads and instructs the custodial staff at Bellevue College (BC) responsibilities to maintain a clean, healthy, and productive learning and working environment and reports to the Custodial Supervisor of Campus Operations.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Annual Salary: $36,420 - $47,052

Annual salary will be commensurate with candidate\'s qualifications and related experience.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Competitive salary is within the Range stated above, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees Higher Education Community College Coalition (WFSE HE CCC).

About The College

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 44% students of color and over 1,100 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/futurevision/core-themes/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

About the Department

The Bellevue College (BC) Custodial Services Department within Campus Operations supports the College\'s primary mission by cleaning and maintaining internal and external areas of all College Facilities and other assets. The department works in compliance with local, state and federal laws and agencies by following BC\'s policies, follows and maintains safety procedures and follow-up Campus Operations program on accidents and safety prevention techniques. The department also follows APPA\'s Operational Guidelines as well as continuously improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in routine training sessions.

Essential Functions

Support and lead cleanliness of BC facilities

• Maintains assigned area in a clean and safe condition according to BC\'s procedures.

• Assigns, instructs and checks the work of others regularly.

• Train and refresh cleaning practices and equipment usage.

• Will cover other runs in accordance to need resulting from absentee, emergency clean up or other work-related needs of the Bellevue College\'s internal and external facilities.

• Support the Campus Operations Department crews and the various departments, vendors and/or visitors in accordance to need.

Perform custodial tasks

• Cleans various buildings, offices, rooms, labs, common areas, cleans and sanitizes showers and restrooms.

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors, walls and woodwork, shampoo carpets dusts furniture and equipment; empties wastebaskets, trash, recycle and compost containers.

• Polishes furniture, metal fixtures; washes windows.

• Operates machinery necessary to perform job including vacuum cleaners, blowers, scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, buffing machines, water extractors, carpet shampooers, pressure washers.

Facilitates trainings, report problems and support BC events

• Instructs the custodial personnel in proper cleaning techniques and safety practices.

• Maintains communication and relationship with Custodial Supervisor and Operations Manager.

• Ensures that equipment is properly maintained.

• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors.

• Reports building damage and malfunctions in a computerized facilities management system.

• Set-ups and break-downs of campus functions and special events including stages, podiums, tables, chairs, partitions, etc.

Upkeep storage closets, facilities, equipment and supplies

• Stacks and replenishes supplies and products in designated areas.

• Keeps designated areas properly supplied with Personal protective equipment (PPE); supply paper products, soap, sanitary and menstrual supplies and other items.

• Replaces furnishings, burned out light bulbs/fixtures and other miscellaneous objects.

• Upkeeps the custodial storage room clean, maintain inventory of supplies and products as needed and the assigned equipment.

• Brings broken or unused equipment back to the warehouse.

Comply with laws and BC policies, procedures

• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws and agencies.

• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for the custodial staff in accordance to the Campus Operations and Bellevue College.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) to two (2) years of Janitorial/Custodial work experience.

• One (1) year experience as a Lead Custodian.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the custodial work.

• Demonstrated physical ability to do the required work, lift/push/or pull at a minimum 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work with arms overhead, kneel, bend, crawl, squat and crouch repeatedly.

• Ability to work off a ladder (up to 8 feet).

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Must be able to multi task and manage workload in fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse colleagues and/or students in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

• Valid Washington driver license or ability to obtain one upon employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to other coworkers, other employees of the College, students, and visitors of the College.

• Ability to observe and learn new and different techniques related to the performance and outcomes of work-related tasks.

• Commitment to building and maintaining customer satisfaction with co-works, students, staff, faculty and visitors.

• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Per Governor Inslee\'shttps://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/21-14.1%20-%20COVID-19%20Vax%20Washington%20Amendment.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery, state employees must be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(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. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.

Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

Uniform Statement

The successful candidate is required to wear the department-provided uniform at all times while at work. Each employee is responsible to maintain cleanliness of the uniform.

How To Apply

Applications received by 11/21/2022 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional will not be reviewed.)

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)

• Attach a Resume

• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity.

• Complete the Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:

If you have questions regards to application or hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.

EEO Statement

Bellevue College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity and nondiscrimination to applicants and employees without regard to race or ethnicity; creed; color; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or whether a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Please see policy 4100 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto:hr@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564- 2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564- 2178, Office R130.

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