Custodian 2

Perform various housekeeping custodial grounds and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of facilities. Repair and replace various items critical to campus facility functions

• Cleaning restrooms classrooms offices break rooms dining areas meeting rooms hallways and entrances.
• Sweeping mopping vacuuming emptying trash receptacles washing windows restocking paper supplies cleaning chalk trays blackboards and white boards.
• Stripping and waxing of floors and small to large scale carpet extraction.
• Repairs or replaces doors hardware windows locks gutters benches tables desks chairs cabinets etc.
• Repairs and maintains electric powered janitorial equipment and electric or gaspowered lawn equipment such as vacuum cleaners floor polishers floor scrubbers and carpet extractors. Maintains service to fleet vehicle (s) as needed.
• Repairs or replaces fixtures furnishings and any other miscellaneous objects.
• Painting small offices restrooms kitchens and classrooms.
• Makes rounds locking doors closing windows turning off lights and replacing burned out light bulbs; turns equipment on and off.
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events; collects and disposes of garbage and trash; perform snow removal and sweeps and washes sidewalks on an emergency basis; assist with grounds tasks such as mowing weeding or raking leaves and debris.
• Improves work methods knowledge of equipment supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors.
• Uses cleaning supplies and agents in a safe and efficient manner.
• Addresses urgent maintenance issues as they arise such as clogged drains leaks door hardware repair bulb replacement responds to alarm issues
• Ensures that buildings and areas which are not in use are properly secured. Report unauthorized occupants and unusual incidents to the supervisor; report unsafe conditions.
• Work with irrigation system assuring grounds receive proper watering and maintenance.
• Attends various meetings trainings and equipment/product demonstrations as well as other professional developmental events such as safety training.
• Maintain inventories and make simple reports requisition supplies and equipment.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• May supervise lowerlevel staff.
• Takes direction from journey level technicians to troubleshoot and adjust operational equipment. This includes irrigation controls card access HVAC systems.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Oneyear fulltime equivalent experience in custodial duties including general building and custodial equipment maintenance.
• Physical ability to do required work.
• Ability to read write and understand English.
• Experience working in a school setting motel/hotel industry healthcare or basic cleaning services.
• Proper knowledge of cleaning chemicals and techniques as well as ability to read and understand basic Material Safety Data Sheet information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Custodial experience with large institution custodial standards and requirements.
• Ability to respond to building maintenance issues as needed.
• Selfdiscipline and selfmotivation.
• Ability to work with college staff in a pleasant and productive manner.
• Possess a basic understanding of computer skills particularly word processing and email.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use exceptional communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism empathy diplomacy discretion and integrity in interactions with diverse constituencies.
• Knowledge of testing procedures and protocol testing security and confidentiality.
• Quality: Accurate and thorough evaluate processes to identify ways to improve and promote quality.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner react well under pressure treat others with respect and consideration and follow through on commitments.
• Ability to assess situations exercise independent judgement and resolve issues.
• Diversity equity and inclusion: Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment inclusive of students faculty and staff of varying social economic cultural ideological gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical emotional and/or learning disabilities.

Terms of Employment:

The current vacancy in Facilities is a fulltime overtime and benefit eligible position expected to begin as soon as possible. The starting salary range is $38868 to $40716 annually $18.20 to $19.50 per hour) with periodic increases and earning potential to $47988 $22.98 per hour). The list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of three months and be used to fill this position only.

Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30 of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical dental and vision insurance; life and long term disability insurance plans; vacation sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information please visit our Benefits websiteat: Schedule & Environment:

• Work hours are generally 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday 1 hour lunch); hours and days may change depending on the needs of the college.
• Work is performed in an indoor office setting and outdoor setting with frequent inperson interactions.
• Must have the physical ability to: stand and walk on a consistent basis; lift push pull 050 lb.; climb ladders bend squat reach; twist hands wrists shoulders waist hips and also the repetitive of the above. Must have good hand dexterity including grasping holding and repetitive movements. Must have good vision clear vision near and far depth perception and field of vision. Must have good communication skills both oral and written; reading skills and good interpersonal relationships. Must be able to follow and receive instructions and receive supervision. Must have good cognitive skills including: short and long term memory attention to detail abstract reasoning and decision making
• Regular and consistent attendance required.

Conditions of Employment:

• An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H1B Valley College only employs U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show proof of identity and eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.
• A valid Washington state drivers license may be required.

Bargaining Unit:

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employees Association.

Application and Selection Procedure:

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
• Upload cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Upload resume.
• Complete supplemental questions.

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents please contact NeoGov Technical Support atfor assistance.

The position closes at 11:59 p.m. PST March 27 2025. The college reserves the right to reopen or extend the closing date. A limited number of applicants who meet the needs of the position and the college will be interviewed.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay the states free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race creed color national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability age parental status or families with children marital status religion genetic information honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030 040 and other federal and laws and regulations or participation in the complaint process.

Equity Statement:

Research suggests that women gender diverse BIPOC individuals may selfselect out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX CoordinatorDial 711 .
• To request disability accommodations: Student Access Manager Wenatchi Hall 2854 TTY/TTD: Dial 711 .

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified at any time.