Classified, Custodian

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other.

Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County. To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Position Title:

Custodian 2

Classification: WFSE Classified ( Class Code 678J)

FTE: 1.0

Schedule:

40 hours/week, Sunday 2:00pm-10:30PM and Monday-Thursday 4:00PM to 12:30AM

FLSA Status:
Overtime Eligible

Grant Funded:
No

Whatcom Community College invites applications for a Custodian 2 position in the College's Facilities and Operations Department. This position performs various custodial and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of facilities. This position will make rounds, lock doors, close windows and turn off lights. This position interacts with the supervisor and co-workers and various members of the campus community to accomplish work.

Designated work areas are assigned by the supervisor. Additional work assignments are made by the supervisor to address areas where there are special needs, or to fill in areas vacant by absence of other employees. Some work assignments may also come from the supervisor through verbal, electronic or written work requests. Assigned work areas will change on a regular rotation.

• The Custodian 2 reports to the Custodial Supervisor.

• Flexibility to adjust shift with advanced notice to meet the needs of the institution.
• Performs custodial duties including general and deep cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, floors, student housing units & residential common areas, offices, and common areas using hand tools, custodial equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Unlock and lock doors, turn off lights, and secure campus buildings/rooms.
• Stocks and inventories supplies, which may require the operation of campus vehicles.
• Identifies, reports and takes corrective action to resolve maintenance problems.
• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies, and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors.
• Moves furniture and equipment, arranges tables and chairs for special events.
• Cleans interior and exterior windows, which may include use of a tucker pole, scrubbers, squeegees, and other window cleaning equipment.
• Empties garbage, recycling and compost, and supports campus sustainability efforts.
• Completes minor repairs to custodial equipment, changing bags, bulbs, belts, etc.
• Follow recommended safety procedures and attend safety trainings.
• Requires punctual and regular attendance.
• The ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to enhance the College's mission, vision, and promise.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Washington driver's license and insurability.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the custodial position including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing/walking/stooping the majority of the shift, as well as ability to climb ladders.
• Six months to one year experience in custodial or cleaning work.

• Experience in a community college/higher education work environment.
• Experience in multi-housing, dormitory, or hotel hospitality/room service.
• Develops innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges and brings ideas to supervisor.
• Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and public through consistent honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Actively contributes to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals. Treats everyone with respect & dignity; appreciates the differences in people.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adjust shift with advanced notice to meet the needs of the institution.
• Ability to stay focused on tasks in spite of distractions and interruptions.…