Custodian - Grave Shift

Description

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Custodian 3to lead the team in performing the general cleaning of classrooms,offices, restrooms, and common spaces; servicing dispensers;handling waste and recycling; operating custodial equipment; andfollowing all safety and SDS requirements. This position inspects facilities for cleanliness and security issues, reports maintenance needs, responds to customer requests, assists other shifts asneeded, and supports campus operations during inclement weatherthrough snow removal, debris cleanup, and deicing across CBClocations.

This position plays a key role in maintaining a safe,functional, and visually welcoming campus environment that supportsdaily operations and student success. This position reports to the Custodian 4.

This position is open until August 30, 2026 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

If you have questions or need assistance during the applicationor search process, please contact the recruiter for this position,Denise Cook at dcook or .

• Lead and perform the work with custodial shift as assigned intheir performance of custodial duties which includes general cleaning and housekeeping duties of buildings/facilities includingrefilling restroom dispensers, and servicing of restrooms/showers,common areas, classrooms and offices; clean whiteboards anderasers; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors;replace interior light bulbs, collect and dispose of garbage andtrash and recycle containers;
• Instruct custodial staff on proper cleaning techniques andsafety practices for various custodial duties; assign and inspectwork assignments for completion; ensure departmental/facilitycleanliness and safety standards are met and take necessarycorrective action for deficiencies;
• Follow written and/or verbal SDS instructions regarding the useof chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures;
• Check or inspect buildings for security purposes (unlockeddoors or windows) and report unauthorized occupants; and/or assistin determining condition of facility and equipment and take necessary corrective action for deficiencies; report need forrepair and/or maintenance; order, receive and distribute custodialsupplies and equipment to employees;
• Operate and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools including vacuum, buffers/polishers, broom, mop, squeegee, high pressure washer, ladder for the cleaning and general maintenance offloors, walls, carpets, and furniture;
• Perform detailed floor care projects and other cleaningprojects as scheduled; strip, clean, buff, and apply finish tofloors, use high speed floor buffers/polishers, vacuum and cleancarpets; sweep and wash sidewalks and/or stairs as needed;
• Maintain inventory (e.g., storage of furniture, supplies, etc.)and make simple reports; create requisitions for supplies and equipment; oversee the coordination of supply orders underprocesses for Purchasing to get product and/or equipment in atimely manner, take corrective action to resolve maintenance problems;
• Leading of assigned staff includes assisting in interviewing and assist making recommendations for hire, scheduling and assignment of shifts; assist with conducting performance evaluations and counseling on performance, taking or recommendingcorrective actions as needed, making recommendations for civil service status, etc.;
• Improve work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies andsafety through participation in meetings and training sessions with supervisors;
• Conduct, present and attend monthly department meetings withcustodial staff and bring forward the review of each recommendationin the minutes and what was learned, any findings, conclusions and suggestions;
• Assist with set-up and tear-down of equipment needed for CBCevents, meetings, classrooms and trainings, includingwhiteboards/erasers, furnishings, folding chairs, and tables;assist with office moves and other revisions to work areas (e.g.,moving workstations, furniture, supplies. etc.);
• Respond to call-ins by prioritizing assignments, office movesunder work orders for emergencies, particularly on Monday mornings;assist with and assign…