CUSTODIAN II

CUSTODIAN II

Salary

$46,830.00 - $51,615.00 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-029

Department

Facilities and Operations

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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SUMMARY

The Custodian II provides skilled, custodial, and light maintenance services for Bates Technical College. Routine daily tasks may be performed independently or as part of a team in a manner to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of the assigned facilities. Non-routine/complex work assignments may be performed under the oversight of a Custodian III, a Maintenance Foreman, and/or the Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations.

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

• Display appropriate personality, attitude, flexibility, and manners to support effective teamwork amongst all co-workers
• Perform the following independently and/or as part of a team:
• Responds to and documents actions taken on Direct line (Megamation) work requests
• 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 replacing 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
• Improves work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions
• Maintains inventories and makes simple reports; requisitions supplies and equipment
• 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 Facilities & Operations office
• 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 always
• During emergencies and or inclement weather and as directed by the Maintenance Foreman or supervisor, 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

• In support of the team, perform duties of other positions in Facilities & Operations to meet ongoing needs of the college and ensure customer needs are met:
• 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 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.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• 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

• Once the 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.
• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302
• Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing or devices.
• May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.
• This position is required to work on campus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Eighth grade education.
• Two (2) years of successful experience performing the essential functions listed above.
• Ability to read and write in English

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or Post-Secondary education
• Three to four years' successful experience performing all of the essential functions listed above
• Two years' successful experience as a lead custodian

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bates Technical College 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 veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, lemontlucas@batestech.edu, or Bates.Title.IX@batestech.edu. For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, sashpole@batestech.edu. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.

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

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Please briefly describe your 2 years of experience performing the essential functions of this position.

02

Are you able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you now, or will you in the future require employer approval to continue working 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