Hourly Custodian Job Listing at Bellevue College in United States of America (Job ID 15702)

Description

About Us  

Our Mission Statement:

As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yakima Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.
 
Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically, supports all students' learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways.
 
We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.   

Position Summary  

Yakima Valley College is accepting applications for part-time Hourly Custodians in the Administrative Services Division of Facility Operations. This is an hourly position, work hours are on-call and may include nights, weekends and potentially some holidays. Hours are not guaranteed and shall not exceed 69 hours in a calendar month.  This position is not benefit eligible.

Reporting to the Manager of Custodial Services or designee; the Hourly Custodian performs custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities within assigned area.

Essential Duties  

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixture in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers;
• Clean chalkboard and erasers; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop or vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers; empty and clean ashtrays and cigarette urns; replace light bulbs;
• Set-up and take down equipment, such as chalkboards and easels, and furnishings, such as folding chairs and tables needed for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events;
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools such vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee, ladder for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture;
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures;
• Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupations;
• Report need for repair and/or maintenance;
• May wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows;
• May perform cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance from building using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, or sweeping sidewalks or stairs;
• May move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis;
• Perform related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• The position of Custodian requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Bending at the waist; kneeling and squatting/stooping; repetitive arm/hand movement (extending the hands and arms to seize, hold, and grasp)
• Reaching above shoulder level (including stretching upwards on tiptoe maintaining balance); and standing for long periods of time

Minimum Qualifications  

• Minimum age of 18

Desired Qualifications  

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of six months collective experience
• in an educational or commercial setting
• Knowledge and experience regarding proper
• disinfecting/sanitizing of surfaces
• Ability to read, write, follow written/oral
• directions, work independently or team environment
• Basic understanding of PC computer operation,
• MS Word and Outlook

Application Instructions  

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED attachments: 

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)  

• A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application)  

• Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

• Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire  

• Certifications/Credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.

Supplemental Information  

Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.

Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.
  
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
 
Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, age, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other prohibited basis in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Angie Foster, Executive Director Human Resources, Yakima Valley College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima, Washington, 98902; email afoster@yvcc.edu; telephone 509.574.4687.
 
Yakima Valley College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.yvcc.edu/services/safety-security, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 509.574.4610.
 
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.
 
All positions are subject to funding. 

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