Custodian 2

Job Title : Custodian 2

Location : Centralia College

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 15171

About Us

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description

To provide clean and well-maintained classrooms, laboratories, and buildings in support of the Mission Statement of the Facilities, Operations and Maintenance Department.

Positions in this level perform various housekeeping, custodial, and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of Centralia College facilities, Positions repair and replace various items, including but not limited to, light fixtures, switches, doors, hardware, windows, locks, etc. This typically schedule is Monday to Friday 3 : 00pm to 11 : 30pm. This position may be required to work outside normal business hours to ensure departmental coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily - Clean and sanitize restrooms and fixtures in accordance with established practices / procedures. Check restrooms when first on duty, fill empty dispensers and remove trash from floor. Final cleaning of restrooms is to be done towards the end of the shift.
• Daily - Clean chalkboards, whiteboards / erasers, dust / wipe furniture, sweep, mop or vacuum floors, empty wastebaskets, trash / recycle containers, and wash door glass.
• Daily - Pick up debris and cigarette butts in outside entries.
• Security- Lock and unlock buildings as needed; secure buildings when not in use; check for unlocked doors and windows at end of shift; report any unauthorized occupants.
• Maintains inventories and makes simple reports; requisitions supplies and equipment;
• As needed assists other maintenance staff to complete College work orders
• Verify that assigned areas are set up for the next day's activities. As needed move furniture or set up for special events.
• Check areas for maintenance needs. Complete a work order / supply request form for such needs and leave in FOM office at end shift.
• Strip, clean, buff, and apply floor finish to floors, and shampoo carpets.
• As needed, spot shampoo carpets, as well as wash walls and equipment.
• As needed, assist other staff in setting up facilities for meetings, conferences, Special events etc. Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs. Provides clean and sanitized area.
• As needed wash interior and easily accessible exterior windows.
• Use equipment for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture, including power equipment and hand tools such as vacuum, broom, mop, buffer, extractor, squeegee, and ladders. Responsible for cleaning equipment after use and reporting equipment maintenance needs.
• Safety- Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies and utilize appropriate equipment associated with commercial cleaning and minor maintenance repair wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to complete tasks in the safest manner.
• May direct student workers who perform minor custodial duties, While under supervision.
• May perform cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand operated tools or small power equipment (activities such as removing snow and debris, sweeping sidewalks or stairs, and sometimes power washing stairs and entries).
• May operate industrial cleaning equipment and power tools such as high-speed buffers, burnishers, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, hand drills and high-pressure washers.
• Perform related duties as required, must also be willing and able to clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices and or similar facilities as well as perform minor maintenance tasks such as caulking, replacing toilet seats, lavatory handles, minor furniture repair, replacing outlet covers, able to move heavy items such as tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, supplies and other related devices. Collects and disposes of garbage and trash; shovels snow and sweeps and washes sidewalks on an emergency basis; This position requires the ability to physically bend, stoop, lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds; to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift, climb and stand on ladders.

Qualifications

The ability to do required work and the ability to read and write

AND

Six months to one year experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, grounds keeping, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and / or plumbing repair work. Or equivalent education / experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to stand and / or walk for over 70% of the work day; lift up to 50 lbs. constantly; bend; stoop and twist at the waist frequently; reach from knees to shoulder-level frequently and above shoulder-level occasionally; perform repetitive arm / hand motion constantly; constant handling and / or grasping; climbing stairs and ladders occasionally; and tolerate frequent carrying, constant pushing and / or pulling, frequent vibration from equipment, and occasional above or below temperatures; constant exposure to dust, chemicals, and equipment noise can be expected; hearing should be within normal limits to be able to communicate with students and staff; and must have clear vision, with or without correction to constantly notice details.

Conditions of Employment

There is one 40 hours per week position. Classified employees are represented by the Washington State Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees.

DEADLINE : This position will close October 12, 2025. The screening committee will begin their review October 13, 2025.

COMPENSATION

Monthly Salary : Range 36 ($3,262 - $4,216)

Hourly Rate : $18.75 - $24.23

Additional shift differential pay : $435.00 monthly or $2.50 per hour

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items :

Online Application

Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.

Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.

List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

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.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer : Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application / employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime / Security Report is available here , containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX .