Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives!
The mission of Columbia Basin College is to inspire, educate, and support all students towards academic excellence and lifelong learning, while fostering meaningful employment and community engagement.
Here’s how you will support our mission:
The duties and responsibilities of the Custodian 3 are to supervise Swing Shift custodial staff on a team cleaning concept and perform a variety of custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of CBC campus buildings and grounds. This position is responsible for organizing, delegating and executing the performance of custodial work for the College and is considered a working supervisor, performing custodial tasks alongside line level staff. Through these efforts, the Custodian 3 facilitates student success, completion of degrees and certifications, and the attainment of meaningful employment, thereby aligning with CBC's mission to transform students' lives and strengthen the communities it serves. This position reports to the Custodian 4.
This position is open until March 14, 2024 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Denise Cook at dcook@columbiabasin.edu or (509) 542-4407.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervise Swing shift custodial staff in their performance of custodial duties which includes general cleaning and housekeeping duties of buildings/facilities including refilling restroom dispensers, and servicing of restrooms/showers, common areas, classrooms and offices;
- Assist with set-up and tear-down of equipment needed for CBC events, meetings, classrooms and trainings, including whiteboards/erasers, furnishings, folding chairs, and tables; assist with office moves and other revisions to work areas (e.g., moving workstations, furniture, supplies, etc.);
- Supervision of assigned staff includes interviewing and making recommendations for hire, scheduling and assignment of shifts; assist with conducting performance evaluations and counseling on performance, taking or recommending corrective actions as needed, making recommendations for civil service status, etc.;
- Instruct custodial staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety practices for various custodial duties; assign and inspect work assignments for completion; ensure departmental/facility cleanliness and safety standards are met and take necessary corrective action for deficiencies;
- Perform detailed floor care projects and other cleaning projects as scheduled; strip, clean, buff, and apply finish to floors, use high speed floor buffers/polishers, vacuum and clean carpets; sweep and wash sidewalks and/or stairs as needed;
- Respond to call-ins, office moves under work orders for emergencies, particularly on Monday mornings; assist with and assign snow removal of common and other campus areas;
- Maintain inventory (e.g., storage of furniture, supplies, etc.) and make simple reports; create requisitions for supplies and equipment; oversee the coordination of supply orders under processes for Purchasing to get product and/or equipment in a timely manner, take corrective action to resolve maintenance problems;
- Clean whiteboards and erasers; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; replace interior light bulbs, collect and dispose of garbage and trash and recycle containers;
- Follow written and/or verbal SDS instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures;
- Check or inspect buildings for security purposes (unlocked doors or windows) and report unauthorized occupants; and/or assist in determining condition of facility and equipment and take necessary corrective action for deficiencies;
- Report need for repair and/or maintenance; order, receive and distribute custodial supplies and equipment to employees;
- Improve work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors;
- Conduct monthly department meetings with custodial staff and bring forward the review of each recommendation in the minutes and what was learned, any findings, conclusions and suggestions;
- Attend and/or present at departmental meetings, safety meetings and actively participate in training sessions for assigned staff, as well as the custodial department;
- Perform cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment, including snow removal;
- Operate and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools including vacuum, buffers/polishers, broom, mop, squeegee, high pressure washer, ladder for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture;
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned in supervisor's absence;
- Perform the custodial duties of a Custodian 1 and 2 as assigned; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience performing janitorial, general or building maintenance, and/or custodial work;
- Experience with custodial supplies, chemicals, and floor care products and methods;
- Experience with equipment such as vacuums, buffers/polishers, high-pressure washers, etc.;
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English;
- Current ISSA Custodial Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire; and
- Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license or ability to obtain one before date of hire.