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Columbia Basin College seeks a Custodian 3 to supervise Swing Shift custodial staff on a team cleaning concept and perform a variety of custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of CBC campus buildings and grounds.  This position is responsible for organizing, delegating and executing the performance of custodial work for the College and is considered a working lead, performing custodial tasks alongside line level staff. This position reports to the Custodian 4.

This position is open until June 9, 2024 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Denise Cook at *[dcook@columbiabasin.edu]{tabindex="0"} or (509) 542-4407.*

Primary Responsibilities

Supervise Swing shift custodial staff in their performance of custodial duties which includes general cleaning and housekeeping duties of buildings/facilities including refilling restroom dispensers, and servicing of restrooms/showers, common areas, classrooms and offices;

Assist with set-up and tear-down of equipment needed for CBC events, meetings, classrooms and trainings, including whiteboards/erasers, furnishings, folding chairs, and tables; assist with office moves and other revisions to work areas (e.g., moving workstations, furniture, supplies, etc.);

Supervision of assigned staff includes interviewing and making recommendations for hire, scheduling and assignment of shifts; assist with conducting performance evaluations and counseling on performance, taking or recommending corrective actions as needed, making recommendations for civil service status, etc.;

Instruct custodial staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety practices for various custodial duties; assign and inspect work assignments for completion; ensure departmental/facility cleanliness and safety standards are met and take necessary corrective action for deficiencies;

Perform detailed floor care projects and other cleaning projects as scheduled; strip, clean, buff, and apply finish to floors, use high speed floor buffers/polishers, vacuum and clean carpets; sweep and wash sidewalks and/or stairs as needed;

Respond to call-ins, office moves under work orders for emergencies, particularly on Monday mornings; assist with and assign snow removal of common and other campus areas;

Maintain inventory (e.g., storage of furniture, supplies, etc.) and make simple reports; create requisitions for supplies and equipment; oversee the coordination of supply orders under processes for Purchasing to get product and/or equipment in a timely manner, take corrective action to resolve maintenance problems;

Clean whiteboards and erasers; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; replace interior light bulbs, collect and dispose of garbage and trash and recycle containers;

Follow written and/or verbal SDS instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures;

Check or inspect buildings for security purposes (unlocked doors or windows) and report unauthorized occupants; and/or assist in determining condition of facility and equipment and take necessary corrective action for deficiencies;

Report need for repair and/or maintenance; order, receive and distribute custodial supplies and equipment to employees;

Improve work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through participation in training sessions with supervisors;

Conduct monthly department meetings with custodial staff and bring forward the review of each recommendation in the minutes and what was learned, any findings, conclusions and suggestions;

Attend and/or present at departmental meetings, safety meetings and actively participate in training sess