CUSTODIAN lll

CUSTODIAN lll

Salary

$50,207.00 - $85,880.00 Annually

Location

South Campus - 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-030

Department

Facilities and Operations

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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SUMMARY

The Custodian III leads assigned personnel to provide skilled custodial and light maintenance services for Bates Technical College. As requested, participates on selection committees to interview and recommend selection of custodial applicants. Leads training, and provides feedback for employee evaluations. Reports employee misconduct and performance issues to the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. Routine daily tasks may be performed independently or as part of a team in a manner to ensure/maintain proper cleanliness of the assigned facilities. As dictated by college needs and available resources, the Custodian III may be assigned a custodial zone and perform duties normally assigned to a lower level custodian. Abnormally complex tasks may be performed under the direction and coordination of a Maintenance "Foreman" Engineer IV and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. This position reports to and is supervised by the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations. For day-to-day operations and project management this position takes direction from the Maintenance "Foreman" Engineer IV or Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations.

Full starting salary range is listed. Custodial background, education, and supervisory experience will be considered when determining starting salary.

Priority consideration will be given during the first 7 days, to current Facility and Operations employees at Bates Technical College.

This position will be located at our South Campus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions

The Custodian III performs the following essential functions as assigned and directed by the Supervisor or designee:

Responds to and documents actions taken on Directline (Megamation) work requests

• Leads, lower level custodians and directs daily work duties for assigned staff
• Instructs and trains assigned personnel in routine custodial duties to assure a clean, tidy, and safe environment for Bates Technical College
• Coordinates/schedules daily duties of assigned personnel
• Instructs employees in proper cleaning techniques and safety practices; maintains compliance with applicable policies and procedures
• Interviews personnel being considered for employment and makes recommendations too supervisors
• Identifies, reports, and takes corrective action to resolve custodial maintenance problems
• Coordinates to ensure there are sufficient custodial supplies on hand at all times
• Inspects assigned areas to ensure that cleanliness standards are met and maintained

When assigned a custodial zone, performs the following:

• Repairs and maintains hand and electric powered janitorial tools and equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers and other similar equipment
• As directed, may paint small offices and classrooms.
• Makes rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replaces burned out light bulbs/tubes
• Moves Furniture and equipment; arranges tables & chairs for special events
• Sweeps and washes sidewalks
• May perform yard and garden chores such as mowing, weeding, or raking leaves & debris
• Removes trash from assigned areas and transports to disposal site
• Sweeps, dust mops/wet mops, and polishes floors
• Vacuums carpets
• Cleans & Sanitizes restrooms
• Cleans/washes walls, doors, counters etc.
• Moves furniture and equipment as directed
• Repairs and maintains assigned facilities to ensure safe and secure building conditions
• Operates hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment as needed to complete duties
• Reports problems like water leaks, burned out lights, malfunctioning equipment or damaged surfaces to the Maintenance Foreman and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations
• As assigned, coordinates room set-ups for college events
• As assigned, coordinates office/department/program moves
• Maintains tools, work areas, and assigned custodial closets in a clean, orderly, and well-organized fashion at all times

During emergencies and or inclement weather and as directed by the Maintenance Foreman, performs as a member of the essential personnel pool and will perform duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Reporting to work during college closures
• Snow/Ice removal
• Power failure mitigation
• Flood containment/mitigation
• Structural failure mitigation
• Other unanticipated incidents/emergencies etc.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

The following, although not considered essential, are important functions and their performance may be considered during employee evaluations:

• Represents the Facilities & Operations department by performing duties in a way that routinely meets/exceeds customer expectations
• Conducts oneself in a manner that is respected by students, staff, co-workers and the public.
• Remains knowledgeable of Facilities and Operations and College policies & procedures as changes are made
• Remains alert to, appropriately reports, and treats safety hazards as a first priority
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participates actively and collaboratively on committees for the college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change or be added at any time with or without notice; to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.
• Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing.
• May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.
• This position is required to work on campus.
• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employees suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.

Available Benefits to Eligible Employees

As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.

Medical/Dental Plans

Medical Plans

Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.

Dental Plans

Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Vision Plans

Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans

Faculty and Exempt Positions

Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans.

Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions

Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.

Term Life Insurance

Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of

$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.

Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.

Other Optional Benefits

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program

Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association American Fidelity - Short-Term Disability

Fully Effective Employees - Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition

Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan

Leaves and Holidays

Vacation

Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.

Sick Leave

Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.

Holidays

Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:

Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

Personal Leave/Family Leave

In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status

Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes

01

Do you have at least 2 years of successful experience performing as a custodial lead or supervisor

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School/GED, four (4) years successful experience performing the essential functions of a Custodian II?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you now or will you in the future need employer approval to legally work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Bates Technical College

Address 1101 S Yakima Avenue

Tacoma, Washington, 98405

Phone (253) 680-7168

Website http://batestech.edu/jobs