Graveyard Custodian
Job in
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, 98225, USA
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
Bellingham Technical College
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Cleaning Services, Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Janitor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary: $3,962 a month or $22.77 an hour
Under general supervision:
- Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers;
- Clean whiteboards; dust and wipe furniture; dust-mop, mop, auto-scrub or vacuum floors; empty garbage & recycling bins; replace light lamps as needed;
- Stock and maintain inventory of Custodial supplies in locker/lockers in assigned area/areas;
- Use and maintain assigned custodial power equipment and hand tools including, but not limited to vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture and windows. Use of auto-scrubbers, swing scrubbers, burnishers, carpet extractors, power washers, ladders and lifts may be required in work assignments;
- Strip, clean, burnish, and apply finish to floors; use floor auto-scrubbers, swing scrubbers, burnishers; vacuum and clean carpets; use carpet extractor, and other floor maintenance equipment;
- Set up and take down equipment, such as portable whiteboards, furnishings, chairs, and tables needed for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events; move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools between rooms and buildings;
- Maintain building security by locking and unlocking building doors as needed; sweep buildings for unlocked doors & windows when facilities are not in use and setting building alarm systems as needed; report unauthorized occupants & suspicious situations or conditions;
- Maintain communications with all Facilities teams and campus community through email, cell phones, telephones, etc.;
- Follow written and verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures;
Utilize computers for time reporting and filling out work orders needed for building and equipment repairs; - Wash interior windows, building entry windows and doors, and easily accessible exterior windows;
- May perform cleaning and related activities within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow and debris from sidewalks or stairs for clean and safe operations as needed;
- Monitor building systems for normal facilities operation and report irregularities to custodial leadership;
- May respond to building alarm calls and complete appropriate documentation;
- Demonstrates and promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment through regular interaction with the Facilities team and campus community;
- Serve as a key role in the College emergency and management response efforts; provide a "presence", either individually or with additional Facilities team members, as needed for safety issues;
- Perform duties as assigned
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, and meet deadlines associated with the job
- Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in English with a wide variety of individuals
- Ability to follow proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
- Detail-oriented and thorough
- Ability to operate tools or equipment used
- Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to travel between locations as a part of regular job assignments
- Contingent upon successfully completing a job-related background check in accordance with Washington State law
- Two (2) years of experience in a custodial position
- High school diploma or GED certificate, vocational or technical training in custodial trades
- Prolonged periods standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and being active to perform work
- Use safety equipment including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time
- This position also requires sufficient visual and manual dexterity to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation
Salary is $3,962 a month or $22.77 an hour
The work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 10 pm to 6 am. A regular schedule will be finalized upon hire. Candidate must be willing to work on-site for all of their schedule.
Benefits:This position will receive:
- 8 hours per month of sick leave
- Starts with 11 hours per month of vacation leave
- 24 hours of personal leave
- 12 paid state/college holidays per…
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