Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Custodian 4 in the Facilities Services department. This position may also train subordinates and perform administrative tasks such as recommending budget levels for supplies and equipment, staffing levels, staff training requirements, and department policies and procedures. The work schedule for this position is Tuesday - Saturday from 11:30 am - 8:00 pm. However, due to the business needs of the College, the final work hours may change. If so, the successful hire will be notified upon hire in writing with the final scheduled hours.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and instruct assigned personnel in cleaning and custodial duties;
• Train other personnel in new product and equipment use;
• Evaluate performance of lower level staff and review the performance evaluations of their crew members;
• Evaluate the total work of employees against established standards and counsel them on performance;
• Ensure employees follow the safety program and follows college's safety prevention policy;
• Meet with vendors to learn about new products, make product tests and recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and machinery;
• Assist in maintaining budget control for labor and materials;
• Prepare a variety of reports such as analyses of custodial workloads, service requirements, and employee job performance;
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained;
• Establish the location of various collection points, collection schedules, records and quality control operations relating to material recycling programs, including necessary contacts with recycling vendors;
• Determine staffing needs for buildings; oversees activities in assigned area of responsibility;
• Occasionally drive light trucks, vans and other mobile equipment;
• May be a working supervisor performing custodial tasks, when required;

• Perform related duties as required.

   

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• One (1) year experience supervising or directing other personnel in large-scale housekeeping, janitorial, general or building maintenance or custodial work.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to perform work assignments. 
• Good customer service skills.
• Knowledge of proper use of custodial chemicals and custodial power equipment.

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JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Ability to read, write and speak English and interpret labels.

Ability to interpret and follow written instructions and diagrams.

Ability to perform moderately heavy cleaning tasks and physical work requiring reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing 12-foot ladders, and lifting 50 lbs. from floor to 36 inches.

Ability and willingness to understand and follow laws, regulations and other standards established to maintain a safe work environment.

Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation. 

This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted whic