Position Summary
South Seattle College is looking to hire a part-time Custodian to suppport or Facilities & Operations department.
This positon is part-time and subject to WAC 357-04-045 and WAC 357-19-435, which means the individual(s) hired for this position is subject to the 1,050 hour rule, meaning this individual will be eligible to work in this position for 1,050 hours or a year, whichever comes first. This position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about working as a team member to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction in the areas of cleanliness and sanitation? Have you contributed your positive, can-do attitude to other custodial or grounds teams that resulted in positive feedback from coworkers and customers? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As a campus custodial person, you will be responsible for being a key member of the team that maintains the highest level of sanitation and pristine appearances in order to help make South Seattle College a welcoming place to teach and learn.
Custodial Services contributes to the success of the college by providing a clean and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while maintaining facilities at the highest standard possible, to ensure that teaching and learning occur in a safe and sanitary environment.
This position is governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with representation by WFSE and subject to union shop provisions.
Hourly rate for this position is $20.37 - $26.44, depending on experience.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees 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.
Application Procedures:
- Attach current Resume
- Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online
Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to potentially hold your interview virtually.
What you will be working on:
- You’ll maintain and operate electric powered janitorial tools and electric or gas-powered grounds equipment; such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, lawn mowers, and edging tools.
- You’ll clean restrooms, locker rooms, class rooms, kitchens, elevators, indoor common areas, and outdoor grounds areas to SCC custodial cleaning standards.
- You’ll move furniture and equipment, arrange tables and chairs for classrooms and special events.
- You’ll provide proper upkeep of door entryways, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other features. This includes continuous weeding, gathering of litter, and graffiti removal.
- You’ll shovel snow and apply deicer when necessary.
- You’ll safely clean up and dispose of hazardous materials.
- You’ll participate in scheduled safety trainings.
What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to communicate effectively in English; reading, writing, and speaking
- One or more years of custodian/janitorial experience
- Demonstrated ability to utilize a computer to complete timesheets and other employment-related tasks
Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment
- Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co-workers, and students
- Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis
- Work is performed throughout the campus in a variety of weather conditions and encounters noises typical of these settings
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyberbullying.”
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.
Background Check Statement
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 applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.
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Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $20.37 - $26.44 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person