Custodian 2 (swing shift)

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, swing shift Custodian 2 at the Walla Walla campus. 

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by January 29, 2025 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section for more information

General Responsibilities:
Under general supervision this position will be responsible for maintaining clean and orderly facilities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by utilizing assigned resources and equipment to perform routine housekeeping and custodial duties.

Essential Functions:
Routine Sanitation Duties

• Ensure industry standard sanitation levels are met for all assigned campus buildings and grounds by utilizing assigned resources, equipment and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers, door handles, hand rails, tables, desks and other hard surfaces as necessary. 
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, polish and perform carpet extraction. 
• Clean furniture and equipment; clean chalk/whiteboards; polish furniture and metal fixtures.
• Wash windows, wipe down walls and fixtures; vacuum carpets, rugs, curtains and furniture.
• Empty and restock wastebaskets and assist with the recycling program. 
• Maintain inventory of equipment and products. 
• Ensure consumables such as toilet paper, trash liners, paper towels, soap, etc. are adequately stocked.  
• Follow written and verbal instruction on the use of chemicals and equipment following all safety policies and guidelines.
• Complete assigned work order documentation.    

Set-up and take-down

• Prepare for events by setting up and taking down equipment and furnishings, such as whiteboards, easels, chairs and tables for classes, meetings, conferences, and other events as assigned. 
• Lock and unlock buildings, check for unlocked doors and windows, report unauthorized occupants, provide assistance to campus security as needed.

Maintenance

• Perform minor maintenance and repair associated custodial equipment such as: extractors, scrubbers, vacuums, brooms, mops, squeegees, etc. for the cleaning and general maintenance of facility sanitation.
• Shovel snow, sweep and wash sidewalks and exterior of buildings. Apply ice-melt as needed

Other related duties as assigned 

• Addition tasks assigned by supervisor

• Able to make the best use of available time and resources.
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage workload through changing business needs.
• Demonstrated attitude toward excellent customer satisfaction and continuous quality improvement.
• Must be able to work with high integrity, accountability and be a team player.

Required Qualifications: 
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have valid driver’s license.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds, with or without the use of a cart or hand truck and able to do the required custodial work that includes repeated stooping, bending, operating heavy custodial equipment, climbing and working from height of an eight-foot ladder, stand and walk continuously during your entire assigned shift.
• Experience that indicates a skill set or skill level to perform the assigned custodial tasks; experience operating the tools of the trade; experience making minor repairs to custodial equipment.
• Experience that indicates a skill set for providing excellent customer service or have demonstrated commitment toward excellent customer satisfaction and continuous quality improvement.
• Proven history of dependability, reliability and being a team player.
• Desire to work safely and promote a safe work environment.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Work experience as a custodian.
• Work experience with customer facing contact and service.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, safety practices, chemicals, equipment, and supplies used in general custodial work.
• Ability to operate vacuum cleaners, electric polishers, buffers, and other professional custodial equipment.
• Ability to carefully monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and early detection of problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

You don’t check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. This classified position is in a bargaining unit for which WPEA Higher Ed is the exclusive representative. 

This is a 40 hour per week position.  The WWCC custodial staff work a variety of shifts Mon-Fri 6:00 am -11:30 pm. Custodians must be able to work any days and shifts.  Occasional overtime and callbacks may be required.  Some out of town travel may be required for training or institutional need purposes. This position has a typical working environment that will consist of both indoor and outdoor activities, often in inclement weather.  Risks include operating tools and machinery, rotating equipment, chemical hazards, and other tools of the trade.  Routine assignments also include working at heights and from ladders, and lifting and carrying items (supplies and equipment) up to 50 pounds.   Must have ability to perform 10-hour shift of walking, bending, standing, kneeling, lifting, and pushing carts & equipment. Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and or bodily fluids.Direct contact with the public, students, and other institutional staff.

The college has an excellent benefit program including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; and retirement plan.  All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) unless declined at time of hire. WWCC requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. The college is tobacco free.  

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment, and successfully complete a probationary period.  WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: 

• Online application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

• Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.

Salary : $3,028 - $3,910