Custodial Supervisor Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 13242)

Description

Position Summary  

Bellevue College's Custodial Supervisor maintains the Bellevue College's facilities and buildings and ensures the cleanliness, safe and welcoming environment for the students, visitors, and staff.  
 
The position reports to the Operations Manager. The Custodial Supervisor is a working custodian who directs and supervises the custodial staff at Bellevue College involving the assignment and direct supervision of custodial employees in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of buildings, offices, classrooms, fitness centers, dorm, laboratories, furnishings and equipment as well as building entrances and exterior walkways.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $45,600/year - $61,008/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Individuals newly hired to Classified position are placed in a salary range based on the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Competitive salary is within the Range stated above, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees Higher Education Community College Coalition (WFSE HE CCC). 

About The College  

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department  

The Bellevue College (BC) Custodial Services Department within Campus Operations supports the College's primary mission by cleaning and maintaining internal and external areas of all College Facilities and other assets. The department works in compliance with local, state and federal laws and agencies by following BC's policies, follows and maintains safety procedures and follow-up Campus Operations program on accidents and safety prevention techniques. The department also follows APPA's Operational Guidelines as well as continuously improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in routine training sessions.

Essential Functions  

Custodial Staff Supervision

• Direct and supervise Bellevue College's custodial staff in the care, cleaning, disinfecting and upkeep of facilities.
• Evaluate, inspects and trains the custodial staff on the cleaning of the buildings according to APPA's Operational Guidelines.
• Set daily, monthly and annual schedule of cleaning and detail cleaning for custodial crew delegating tasks as appropriate and ensuring deadlines are met and projects are complete in a timely manner and to an established standard.  
• Supervise and participate in routine and details cleaning (cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting offices, rooms, labs, common areas, showers and restrooms, sweeping, moping, vacuuming, scrubbing, wax and polish floors, walls and woodwork, shampoo and extract carpets, pressure wash, dusts furniture and equipment; empties wastebaskets, trash, recycle and compost containers.
• Ensure the custodial staff has all equipment needed to perform custodial tasks, evaluate the equipment that is in proper working condition, perform and schedule repairs as needed.  
• Ensures the custodial staff has all supplies, cleaning compounds, solvents and chemicals needed to perform custodial tasks, to complete daily work, work requests and perform other custodial cleaning tasks as needed.
• Ensure all custodial storage closets are clean, organized and stocked accordingly. 
• Maintain ongoing practices with the custodial staff to determines that needs are met and assigned work is being performed accordingly.
• Adjusts workloads to compensate for scheduled and unscheduled absences, changing priorities and special custodial projects. 
• Train new employees in proper custodial procedures for the use of manually operated tools, cleaning solvents, electrically-powered machines and other related supplies and tools.
• Determines staffing needs for buildings; oversees activities in assigned area of responsibility.
• Advises the Operations Manager on the condition of College buildings and facilities by conducting regular inspections of those areas and reporting the results of the inspections with particular emphasis on needed repairs.
• Ensures that administrative records and reports regarding custodial personnel are accurate and current by reviewing employee's time sheets and monitoring employee absences.

Evaluates Custodial Effectiveness and Administrative work

• Develop departmental procedures and policies, monitor budget, and prepare reports and maintains records as needed.  
• Instruct the custodial staff in the proper methods and use of materials and equipment for safe and efficient work performance, evaluating individual performances to meet established standards.  
• Interview, hire, train, onboard new staff and recommend discipline as needed.  
• Work with Operations Manager to evaluate the total work of employees against established standards, and suggests improvements.
• Update procedures as work develops and/or when handling new equipment and supply.
• Order supply, equipment and materials required by custodial departments as needed with the Operations Managers approval.  
• Meet with departmental heads to discuss updates with work being performed, discuss overlapping work priorities and projects, and other projects and priorities needed to ensure the Colleges needs are being met. 
• Assist Campus Operations managements, supervisors, coordinators and other personal serving as point of contact for work being performed on campus as appropriate.
• Assist Construction Manager, Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, Supervisor, and Executive Director in working with contractors on campus building projects per need.  

Comply with laws and Bellevue College (BC) procedures

• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws and agencies by following BC's policies, procedures and will advise the direction for the custodial department accordingly. 
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure the custodial crew maintains safety procedures as instructed and trained, will ensure the custodial crew maintains the program on accidents and safety prevention techniques.
• Maintains other BC policies and procedures relating to the custodial department.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Performs custodial duties if needed.
• Assist with College sponsored events, participation in department events (overtime work). 

Minimum Qualifications  

• At least three (3) years Custodial/Janitorial experience in facilities management at Higher Education or K-12. 
• At least two (2) years of Supervisory experience in facilities management at Higher Education or K-12.  
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial equipment (upright/backpack vacuums, blowers, disinfecting devices, scrubbers, upholstery cleaners, buffing machines, water extractors, carpet shampooers, pressure washers)
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook to read and respond to email and electronic work requests.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Experience inspecting buildings to determine cleaning needs and analyzing workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment with demonstrated flexibility and composure.
• Have a valid Washington driver license or ability to obtain one upon employment.
• Ability to work well in small or large groups and independently. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to other coworkers, other employees of the College, students, and visitors of the College.
• Ability to observe and learn new and different techniques related to the performance and outcomes of work-related tasks.
• Commitment to building and maintaining customer satisfaction with co-works, students, staff, faculty and visitors.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities. 

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. 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.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

Uniform Statement  

The successful candidate is required to wear the department-provided uniform at all times while at work. Each employee is responsible to maintain cleanliness of the uniform.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 11/22/2023 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:   

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity
• Complete the Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact: 
If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu. 

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu. 

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