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Preventative Maintenance and Custodial Worker

Job in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, 98225, USA
Listing for: Bellingham Technical College
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Janitor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 4160 USD Monthly USD 4160.00 MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
If you would like to help keep the BTC campus running safely and smoothly as a Preventative Maintenance and Custodial Worker, this role might be right for you. You’ll maintain and repair essential building systems and equipment, support daily operations, and respond to emergencies as well as helping create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Salary: $4,160 a month Priority Closing:
June 30, 2026 at 5 pm Under general supervision, the Preventative Maintenance Worker performs preventative maintenance activities. This position performs maintenance on building support equipment such as electrical drive motors, laundry, safety, kitchen and air-conditioning equipment; change oil, grease, change or clean filters, drive belts, shafts, and bearings to ensure proper operation. Perform emergency or minor repairs of buildings and support equipment Operate hand and power tools Open and secure college facilities to meet scheduled activities Inspect and stock First Aid kits Perform custodial equipment repairs, as needed Perform custodial tasks such as:
Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers Clean white boards; 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 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 Repairs and replaces door locks, door closures, and exit devices Organize and perform office moves, furniture moves, install cubicle partitions, keyboard trays, bulletin boards, etc.

Monitor and maintain facilities buildings and grounds including additional seasonal requirements (snow & ice, flooding) Ensures the facilities are comfortable, well-managed, and a safe environment for the general public and employees Assist with setups and special activities Operate forklift for Shipping/Receiving as requested Operate various equipment in snow and ice control and removal Maintain communications with all groups through portable radios, campus cell phones, telephones, logbooks, journals, e-mail, etc.

Serve as a key role in the College emergency and management response efforts; provides a "presence", either individually or with additional Facilities team members, as needed for safety issues Perform duties as assigned Required Skills/Abilities:
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 Basic mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and grounds keeping Standard cleaning methods and equipment Ability to follow proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions Detail-oriented and thorough Ability to operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance Ability to keep the school clean and orderly 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

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent and one year of custodial or general maintenance work Contingent upon successfully completing a job-related background check in accordance with Washington State law

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience in a related position Physical Work Environment:
This position performs work in an environment that requires lifting, shoving, pulling, pushing, and carrying heavy objects; periodically in inclement weather; working with strong chemicals and cleaning agents; stooping, bending, reaching and walking. Must use ladders including, but not limited to, stepladders and extension-ladders. Must have good hand dexterity; good vision, which includes good depth perception and field of vision.

Must be able to follow and receive instructions and receive supervision. Must be able to have the physical ability to deal with environmental stresses, emergency situations, deadlines, a variety of duties and working alone or with others. Work environment includes wet and slippery floors and surfaces.

Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits:
Salary is $4,160 a month The work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 3 pm to 11…
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