Graveyard Custodian

Bellingham Technical College is hiring two Graveyard Custodians to help the BTC team maintain the cleanliness and safety of campus facilities during the overnight hours. This position includes routine cleaning and securing buildings. If you are a person who is reliable has great attention to detail can work independently and wants to make a difference to students and staff in the Bellingham community then please submit your application for our open positions.

Bellingham Technical College is recruiting for a regular classified graveyard shift Custodian position. The position reports under the general supervision of the Facilities Director and may also take direction from the assigned Lead(s).

The position will perform a variety of routine housekeeping custodial and light maintenance duties to maintain the cleanliness and care of the college facilities within assigned areas. These duties include but are not limited to moving furniture cleaning buildings restrooms and outdoor areas and stocking supplies. The position is anticipated to begin in August 2025.

The position is also responsible for serving a key role in the College emergency and management response efforts. Position provides a critical role of being and providing a presence either individually or with additional Facilities team members as needed for safety issues during campus operations.
Bellingham Technical College is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and staff who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community including ethnicity national origin religion race gender gender identity age status as a veteran or disabled veteran disability political status and sexual orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a successful and supportive learning and working environment for a diverse college employee and student population with a wide-range of backgrounds and experiences.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers;
• Clean white boards; dust and wipe furniture; dust-mop mop auto-scrub or vacuum floors; empty garbage & recycling bins; replace light lamps as needed;
• Stock and maintain inventory of Custodial supplies in locker/lockers in assigned area/areas;
• Use and maintain assigned custodial power equipment and hand tools including but not limited to vacuum cleaners brooms mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors walls carpets and furniture and windows. Use of auto-scrubbers swing scrubbers burnishers carpet extractors power washers ladders and lifts may be required in work assignments;
• Strip clean burnish and apply finish to floors; use floor auto-scrubbers swing scrubbers burnishers; vacuum and clean carpets; use carpet extractor and other floor maintenance equipment;
• Set up and take down equipment such as portable whiteboards furnishings chairs and tables needed for meetings classrooms conferences and events; move furniture equipment supplies and tools between rooms and buildings;
• Maintain building security by locking and unlocking building doors as needed; sweep buildings for unlocked doors & windows when facilities are not in use and setting building alarm systems as needed; report unauthorized occupants & suspicious situations or conditions;
• Maintain communications with all Facilities teams and campus community through email cell phones telephones etc.;
• Follow written and verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures; Utilize computers for time reporting and filling out work orders needed for building and equipment repairs;
• Wash interior windows building entry windows and doors and easily accessible exterior windows;
• May perform cleaning and related activities within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow and debris from sidewalks or stairs for clean and safe operations as needed;
• Monitor building systems for normal facilities operation and report irregularities to custodial leadership;
• May respond to building alarm calls and complete appropriate documentation;
• Demonstrates and promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment through regular interaction with the Facilities team and campus community;
• Serve as a key role in the College emergency and management response efforts; provide a presence either individually or with additional Facilities team members as needed for safety issues;
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Physical ability to do required work. Ability to clearly communicate and follow directions both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma GED certificate or vocational or technical training in custodial trades; 2 years of experience in the custodial field. Valid Washington State drivers license.

Additional Knowledge Skills and abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of campus personnel and students as an individual or in a group with respect and professionalism regardless of differences. Ability to work in a team environment and be committed to building an atmosphere of trust competence confidentiality and positive service to the college and community. Represent the College with professionalism when on shift or representing the College.

Required Physical Work Environment:
This position performs work in an environment that requires lifting shoving pulling pushingand carrying heavy objects; periodically in inclement weather; working with strong chemicals and cleaning agents; stooping bending reaching and walking. Must use ladders including but not limited to step-ladders and extension-ladders. Must have good hand dexterity; good vision which includes good depth perception and field of vision. Must be able to follow and receive instructions and receive supervision. Must be able to have the physical ability to deal with environmental stresses emergency situations deadlines a variety of duties and working alone or with others. Work environment includes wet and slippery floors and surfaces.

Person must have the ability to wear safety equipment which includes chemical protection goggles safety glasses face shields dust masks ear plugs ear muffs hard hats back support belt/brace wrist supports elbow supports knee pads gloves protective clothing rain gear and protective foot wear. Carry the college cell phone while on duty and ensure that the phone is charged and operational; ensure that work is done in an efficient and safe manner.

Compensation and Work Schedule:
Salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement with Teamsters Graveyard Custodian range 4. The salary starts at $3730 per month $21.43 per hour with annual increments thereafter up to $4762 per month ($27.37 per hour) after 5 years of BTC experience in a regular custodian position.

Leave is subject to the Teamsters negotiated agreement which currently expires December 31 2025. Currently this position receives 8 hours per month of sick leave and starts with 10 hours per month (15 days per year) of vacation leave 24 hours of personal leave and 12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year. The vacation leave and personal leave are available after successful completion of a 90 actual days worked probationary period. Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including medical dental vision life insurance and long-term disability; a retirement benefits package with choice between the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or 3 up to five days of bereavement leave depending on relative military leave per RCW 38.40.060 and paid civil/jury duty. Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in a medical Flexible Spending plan Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan or Health Savings Account; Dependent Care Assistance; auto and homeowners insurance discounts employee only tuition waiver assistance; and two voluntary investment (not matched) programs - TIAA (403b) or the State Deferred Compensation (457) plan. The regular work schedule for this position is an 8-hour graveyard shift Monday through Friday 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Occasional alternate shifts may be required to provide for coverage for college events projects or inclement weather. Bargaining Unit: The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the General Teamsters Local Union No. 231.

Background Check: This position is subject to a background check and final offer is contingent upon passing a criminal background check satisfactory to the college.

Application Procedures and Deadline: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at and received by 5 p.m. on June 27 2025. Application materials received after this date and time will not be considered. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at email the Human Resources Office at or call . BTC is not currently sponsoring H1-B Online Application Materials:

• Completed BTC Online Employment Application
• Supplemental Questions

Interviews are scheduled to be held July 2025. Finalists may be asked to return for second interviews and to conduct skills testing.

Examination Requirements: All applicants are required to complete an on-line Supplemental Application which will be scored. All Teamsters positions are filled in accordance with Article X of the current negotiated working agreement and with college hiring procedures.

The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered high-quality professional technical education for todays needs and tomorrows opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity creed color sex gender identity or expression citizenship or immigration status national origin age religion disability veteran or military status sexual orientation genetic information the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability pregnancy marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs activities and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack Director for Human Resources 360.752.8354 or . For Title IX compliance contact: Michele Waltz Vice President of Student Services 360.752.8440 or . Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue Bellingham WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.