Substitute Custodian I / Swing Shift Salary $20.90 Hourly
Location: 3000 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 25-U0007
Department: Custodial
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Description: Benefits Questions Position Join our team at Renton Technical College as a Substitute Custodian I! Our custodial team plays a vital role in providing students, staff, and the community with a safe and healthy educational environment. As substitute custodian, you will be a hourly, on-call team member for the swing shift. You will receive calls from the Custodial Team on an as-needed basis when coverage is required. The standard hours for swing shift is between 3:30pm-12:00am, Monday to Friday. You will be asked to provide coverage between those hours at any given time. This position is represented by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Classified Union at RTC. The pay range for this position is $20.90 hourly. Please view additional information regarding union benefits in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position will remain open and act as a substitute pool for the custodial team.
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:
• Maintain general cleanliness of interior and exterior of the facility. This includes working effectively independently and in a team atmosphere to accomplish assigned tasks. • Maintain floors, walls and windows in assigned buildings. Collect, transport and properly dispose of all trash and recycling as assigned. • Clean, disinfect and restock restrooms and locker rooms. • Clean and sanitize food prep and service areas. • Move furniture, equipment, and supplies as required. • Report mechanical malfunctions and damage or hazards to buildings and grounds to Custodial Supervisor • Shovel snow from entrances, stairs and walkways. Spread de-ice as needed. • Replace and recycle all lamps (fluorescent/bulbs, etc.) and batteries as needed. • Maintain two-way communication at all times when on duty. • Open and secure buildings as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the general public. • Empty outside trash receptacles as assigned. • Pick up litter inside and outside from sidewalks, walkways, stairwells, planted areas, and other common areas daily.
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. • Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb a ladder to heights of 25 feet, and be on your feet for the duration of shift. • One year of work experience in the cleaning industry. • Current Grade IV Boiler Operator license or higher upon hire is preferred. • Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. • Ability to work effectively with individuals whose first language is not English. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, staff and the general public. • Demonstrated competencies to organize, set priorities, attend to details, and follow tasks through to completion. • Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy. • Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).
Working Conditions: The swing shift hours are Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, Monday through Friday. As substitute custodian, you will be a hourly, on-call team member for the swing shift. You will receive calls from the Custodial Team on an as-needed basis when coverage is required.
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 applicants 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.
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.
Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical Colleges Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.php. For information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link:https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php
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.
2026 Employee Benefits Summary
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including:
Medical Insurance 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 lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
2026 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier PEBB medical Plans EmployeeEmployee & SpouseEmployee & Child(ren)Employee & Family Kaiser Permanente NW Classic$256$512$448$704 Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP$58$116$102$160 Kaiser Permanente WA Classic$141$282$247$388 Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP$25$50$44$69 Kaiser Permanente WA Sound Choice$102$204$179$281 Kaiser Permanente WA Value$150$300$263$413 UMP Classic$145$290$254$399 UMP Select$82$164$144$226 UMP CDHP$57$114$100$157
Dental Coverage Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 dental plans to choose from. Options include: Uniform Dental Plan (Preferred Provider Organization -PPO plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service(WDS) DeltaCare (Managed CarePlan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS) Willamette Dental (Managed CarePlan) Administered by WillametteDental
Vision Renton Technical College provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 vision plans to choose from. Coverage for care services and Hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary by plan. Options include: Davis Vision by MetLife EyeMed MetLife Vision Waiving Medical Coverage