Job Description

 

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE Custodian II is under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities & Operations. The Custodian II displays personality, attitude, flexibility, and manners to support a sense of “team” amongst all co-workers. The Custodian II provides skilled housekeeping, custodial, and light maintenance services for Bates Technical College. Routine daily tasks may be performed independently or as part of a team in a manner to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of the assigned facilities. 

Non-routine/complex work assignments may be performed under the oversight of a Custodian III, a Maintenance Engineer IV, and/or the Manager of Facilities & Operations.

The person hired for this position will be scheduled to work swing /second shift and would receive an hourly wage shift differential.
 
PLEASE NOTE:

• Position open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/30/2022 and then reviewed weekly thereafter. 
• Please include all relevant experience in your application. Only information included in your application will be considered.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions 

• Display appropriate personality, attitude, flexibility, and manners to support effective teamwork amongst all co-workers
• Perform the following independently and/or as part of a team:

• Responds to and documents actions taken on Directline (Megamation) work requests
• Repairs and maintains hand and electric powered janitorial tools and equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers and other similar equipment
• As directed, may paint small offices and classrooms.
• Makes rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replaces burned out light bulbs/tubes
• Moves Furniture and equipment; arranges tables & chairs for special events
• Sweeps and washes sidewalks as directed by the supervisor
• May perform yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding, or raking leaves & debris
• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors
• Maintains inventories and makes simple reports; requisitions supplies and equipment
• As assigned, may lead lower level custodians.
• Removes trash from assigned areas and transports to disposal site
• Sweeps, dust mops/wet mops, and polishes floors
• Vacuums carpets
• Cleans & Sanitizes restrooms
• Cleans/washes walls, doors, counters etc.
• Moves furniture and equipment as directed
• Repairs and maintains assigned facilities to ensure safe and secure building conditions
• Operates hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment as needed to complete duties
• Reports problems like water leaks, burned out lights, malfunctioning equipment or damaged surfaces to the supervisor and/or the Facilities & Operations office
• As assigned, coordinates room set-ups for college events
• As assigned, coordinates office/department/program moves
• Maintains tools, work areas, and assigned custodial closets in a clean, orderly, and well organized fashion at all times
• During emergencies and or inclement weather and as directed by the supervisor, performs as a member of the essential personnel pool and will perform duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
  • Reporting to work during college closures
  • Snow/Ice removal
  • Power failure mitigation
  • Flood containment/mitigation
  • Structural failure mitigation
  • Other unanticipated incidents/emergencies etc.

 

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• In support of the team, perform duties of other positions in Facilities & Operations to meet ongoing needs of the college and ensure customer needs are met:

• Represents the Facilities & Operations department by performing duties in a way that routinely meets/exceeds customer expectations
• Conducts oneself in a manner that is respected by students, staff, co-workers and the public.
• Remains knowledgeable of Facilities and Operations and College policies & procedures as changes are made
• Remains alert to, appropriately reports, and treats safety hazards as a first priority

• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc. 
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Two (2) years of successful experience performing the essential functions listed above; and
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

 

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.       

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Three years of successful experience performing all of the essential functions listed above
• Two years of successful experience as a lead custodian

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success at 253.680.7105, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.

 

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