Preventative Maintenance and Custodial Worker
Salary
$49,920.00 Annually
Location
3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA
Job Type
Full-Time Classified
Job Number
2026-00026
Department
Facilities Department/Maint/Ground/Custodial
Opening Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
If you would like to help keep the BTC campus running safely and smoothly as a Preventative Maintenance and Custodial Worker, this role might be right for you. You'll maintain and repair essential building systems and equipment, support daily operations, and respond to emergencies as well as helping create a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Salary: $4,160 a month
Priority Closing: June 30, 2026 at 5 pm
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Preventative Maintenance Worker performs preventative maintenance activities. This position performs maintenance on building support equipment such as electrical drive motors, laundry, safety, kitchen and air-conditioning equipment; change oil, grease, change or clean filters, drive belts, shafts, and bearings to ensure proper operation.
Perform emergency or minor repairs of buildings and support equipment
Operate hand and power tools
Open and secure college facilities to meet scheduled activities
Inspect and stock First Aid kits
Perform custodial equipment repairs, as needed
Perform custodial tasks such as:
Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers
Clean white boards; dust and wipe furniture; dust-mop, mop, auto-scrub or vacuum floors; empty garbage & recycling bins; replace light lamps as needed
Stock and maintain inventory of custodial supplies in locker/lockers in assigned areas
Use and maintain assigned custodial power equipment and hand tools including, but not limited to vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture and windows. Use of auto-scrubbers, swing scrubbers, burnishers, carpet extractors, power washers, ladders and lifts may be required in work
assignments
Strip, clean, burnish, and apply finish to floors; use floor auto-scrubbers, swing scrubbers, burnishers; vacuum and clean carpets; use carpet extractor, and other floor maintenance equipment
Repairs and replaces door locks, door closures, and exit devices Organize and perform office moves, furniture moves, install cubicle partitions, keyboard trays, bulletin boards, etc.
Monitor and maintain facilities buildings and grounds including additional seasonal requirements (snow & ice, flooding)
Ensures the facilities are comfortable, well-managed, and a safe environment for the general public and employees
Assist with setups and special activities
Operate forklift for Shipping/Receiving as requested
Operate various equipment in snow and ice control and removal
Maintain communications with all groups through portable radios, campus cell phones, telephones, logbooks, journals, e-mail, etc.
Serve as a key role in the College emergency and management response efforts; provides a "presence", either individually or with additional Facilities team members, as needed for safety issues
Perform duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Work Environment: This position performs work in an environment that requires lifting, shoving, pulling, pushing, and carrying heavy objects; periodically in inclement weather; working with strong chemicals and cleaning agents; stooping, bending, reaching and walking. Must use ladders including, but not limited to, stepladders and extension-ladders. Must have good hand dexterity; good vision, which includes good depth perception and field of vision. Must be able to follow and receive instructions and receive supervision. Must be able to have the physical ability to deal with environmental stresses, emergency situations, deadlines, a variety of duties and working alone or with others. Work environment includes wet and slippery floors and surfaces.Compensation, Work Schedule and Benefits:
Salary is $4,160 a month
The work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 3 pm to 11 p.m. A regular schedule will be finalized upon hire. Candidate must be willing to work on-site for all or a portion of their schedule.
Supplemental Information
This position will receive:
Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:
Includes:
Retirement benefits package including one of:
Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs
Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:
Application Procedures and Deadline:
Priority Closing:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on 6/22/26 for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled.
More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.
Required Online Application Materials:
(Attachments in Word or PDF file only)
The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.
Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for todays needs and tomorrows opportunities.
Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack, Director for Human Resources, 360.752.8354, or hr@btc.edu. For Title IX compliance, contact: Michele Waltz, Vice President of Student Services, 360.752.8440, or title9@btc.edu. Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.
Insurance: Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board.
Retirement: Participation in a retirement plan is required.
Leave: Vacation, sick leave, personal days, state holidays.
Tuition Waiver: This position is eligible for tuition waiver.
Please see specific posting for benefits associated with that position.
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Please select all those that apply to your education and experience.
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Please rate your experience with the following Custodial Work
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Please rate your experience with the following: Mechanical Work
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Please rate your experience with the following: Plumbing Work
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Please rate your experience with the following: Electrical Work
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Please rate your experience with the following: Carpentry
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Please rate your experience with the following: Grounds Keeping
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It is recommended you print off and review the position announcement and application process requirements prior to final submittal of your application. Be sure the work history and education fields of the online application are complete. Please be sure all required materials are attached including a resume that details how you meet each of the minimum required qualifications as well as any of the preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications will not be screened.
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Employer Bellingham Technical College
Address 3028 Lindbergh Avenue
Bellingham, Washington, 98225
Phone 360 752-8354