Custodian l - Swing Shift

We are seeking three qualified candidates. The Custodian I / Swing Shift position, 3:30pm-12:00am, is represented by the AFT-WA Employees Association. The pay range for this position is $21.05-$29.17 hourly and salary placement is based on applicable work experience. Benefits are listed on our benefits page. The priority consideration date for this position is on April 23, 2025. 

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.  

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color.  We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically minoritized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 

• Maintain general cleanliness of interior and exterior of the facility. This includes working effectively independently and in a team atmosphere to accomplish assigned tasks.

• Maintain floors, walls and windows in assigned buildings. 

• Collect, transport and properly dispose of all trash and recycling as assigned. 

• Clean, disinfect and restock restrooms and locker rooms. 

• Clean and sanitize food prep and service areas. 

• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as required. 

• Report mechanical malfunctions and damage or hazards to buildings and grounds to Custodial Supervisor

• Shovel snow from entrances, stairs and walkways. Spread de-ice as needed. 

• Replace and recycle all lamps (fluorescent/bulbs, etc.) and batteries as needed.

• Maintain two-way communication at all times when on duty. 

• Open and secure buildings as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor. 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the general public. 

• Empty outside trash receptacles as assigned. Pick up litter inside and outside from sidewalks, walkways, stairwells, planted areas, and other common areas daily. 
• Demonstrate aptitude for successful performance of all the job responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb a ladder to heights of 25 feet, and be on your feet for an 8-hour shift.

• One year of work experience in the cleaning industry.

• Current Grade IV Boiler Operator license or higher upon hire is preferred.

• Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals whose first language is not English.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, staff and the general public.

• Demonstrated competencies to organize, set priorities, attend to details, and follow tasks through to completion.

• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.

• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.   

For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu. 

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.       

Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years.  Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.rtc.edu/annual-security-report. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://www.rtc.edu/node/4321.

We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.      

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.

Salary : $21 - $29