Maintenance Custodian, Weekends

Posting open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by May 17, 2026.

Perform custodial duties and, under general supervision, a variety of routine maintenance work in plumbing, selective electrical, carpentry, mechanical, event setup and takedowns or related work and Central Services warehouse activities support. Alternate work shift.

• 4 ten‑hour days
• Saturday – Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The salary reflects the starting step (Step

C) and ends at Step M. It includes a 5 % King County compensation provision. As a new employee, based on annual increments, it will take 5 years to reach Step L and 11 years to reach Step M. This schedule does not account for future statutory increases.

• Perform various housekeeping, custodial, and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of facilities.
• Repair and replace various items including but not limited to light fixtures, switches, doors, hardware, painting and wall repair.
• Perform rounds, lock doors, close windows, turn off lights, replace burned‑out bulbs, turn AC and other equipment on and off.
• Move furniture, arrange tables and chairs for special events, collect and dispose garbage and trash, shovel snow and sweep and wash sidewalks on an emergency basis.
• Maintain and operate floor machines such as washers, vacuums and buffers; replace ballasts/lights and perform custodial services.
• Maintain parts and equipment supplies and maintenance records.
• Perform minor repairs on plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions/tables; clean clogged drains and sewer lines.
• May instruct other personnel in routine maintenance or custodial techniques.
• Receive, sort, deliver mail/packages, monitor incoming and outgoing deliveries as needed in Central Services areas.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Identify and resolve minor maintenance problems.
• Inspect areas and ensure departmental/facility cleanliness standards are met.
• Work in a multicultural environment.

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Safety Standards
• Cleaning Standards

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent, AND one year of experience as a Maintenance Custodian or equivalent.

• Two years experience in general or building maintenance.

Applicants will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past employment, in accordance with Washington state law.

• National Criminal Background Check may be required.
• This position is covered under the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) bargaining agreement.

Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process or in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (206) 592‑3812. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state’s free telecommunications access service.

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