Custodial Supervisor / Swing Shift

Renton Technical College is seeking a Swing Shift Custodial Supervisor! This position is responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the custodial department and the custodial services provided across the campus. The Custodial team provides students, staff, and the community with a safe and healthy educational environment by maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of buildings, offices, classrooms, building entrances, and exterior walkways. This position is a "working supervisor" role and in addition to custodial work, performs responsible supervisory work involving the assignment and direct supervision of employees in the swing shift.

The Custodial Supervisor is represented by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Classified Union. This is a full-time, classified, and overtime eligible position reporting to the Facilities & Grounds Services Manager. Hours for this position are 3:30pm - 12:00am, Monday to Friday. The salary range for this role is $56,135 - $77,003 annually. Salary placement is based on applicable work experience. Additional information is available on our benefits page and in the collective bargaining agreement (Download PDF reader).The priority consideration date for this position is April 10, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Successful completion of own day-to-day custodial responsibilities.
• Supervise the activities of custodians, substitute custodians and student workers directly by using both verbal and written instructions in compliance with the guidelines. 
• Ensure that custodial services meet the needs of the college, by scheduling work activities and adjusting workloads to compensate for scheduled and unscheduled absences, changing priorities, and special custodial projects. 
• Develop an effective team of custodial personnel by instructing all employees in the proper method and use of materials and equipment for safe and efficient work performance, evaluating individual performances to meet established standards, and providing required performance evaluations on custodial personnel.
• Conduct daily meetings with custodial staff, disseminating information to custodians. 
• Ensure that custodial personnel have the equipment and supplies necessary to perform custodial services by issuing supplies as needed, completing request form(s) for replacement items, and storing the supplies and equipment in a secure storage area. 
• Ensure that administrative records and reports regarding designated custodial personnel are accurate and current by reviewing and approving employees TLR or semi- monthly time sheets and by monitoring employee absences.
• Maintain general cleanliness of interior and exterior of the facility. 
• Exercise good judgment and make consistent decisions, while managing time sensitive demands of the custodial department. 
• Perform boiler checks and maintain boiler logs. 
• Make minor adjustments and/or repairs to custodial equipment to assure efficient operation. 
• Report safety hazards and repair needs to appropriate personnel, ensuring safe facilities. 
• Notify the Facilities Manager when supplies, equipment, and materials required by the custodial department is needed. 
• Strong knowledge of modern cleaning methods including methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures; cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work. 
• Be familiar with operational systems (heat, electric, water). 
• Represent the custodial department in a positive, professional courteous manner. 
• Open building, keeping all doors open and all panic bolts working properly during building occupancy hours.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent. 
• Three years of experience in custodial services which includes knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment, and supplies is required. Candidates with custodial supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials, supply and chemical usage, and the operation of manual and power equipment. 
• Ability to communicate instructions to the team both verbally and in-writing, must be able to train, develop, and build a positive team environment. 
• Ability to inspect the cleanliness of facilities and areas accessible by climbing ladders or stairs, bending, reaching on top of partitions, cabinets, bookcases and ledges, moving furniture, supplies, or equipment. 
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to frequently changing priorities and prioritize multiple work assignments to meet deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessibly content, whether print or electronic.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public. 
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese). 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, bend, crouch, lift, reach and stretch throughout the workday. 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb a ladder to heights of 25 feet, and be on your feet for an 8-hour shift.
• Current Forklift Operator certification preferred. 
• Current Grade IV Boiler Operator license or higher upon hire, – OR – must obtain the license within 180 days of hire date. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working hours for this position will be swing shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am, Monday to Friday. Work is physical in nature and is performed outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions as well as in an office environment, which is adequately heated and ventilated. The Custodian Supervisor is part of the emergency team and is required to report to work when the college is closed due to emergencies.

Terms of Employment

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu.

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873,titleix@rtc.edu.    

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We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.    

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.