On-Call Custodian I

Full Job Description

Requirements

Duties:
The successful On-Call Custodian I candidate will fill in as needed performing custodial duties under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor and will have the following principal responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Clean various buildings, offices, rooms, institutional and non-institutional facilities;
• Clean and sanitize showers, restrooms, toilet facilities; keeping them properly supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and other items;
• Sweep, mop, scrub, wax and polish floors, walls and woodwork; vacuum rugs, curtains and furniture;
• Dust furniture and equipment; polish furniture and metal fixtures;
• Wash low and overhead windows;
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers;
• Set up and take down equipment and furnishings; and,
• Maintain inventory or equipment and products.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Willing and able to work entire assigned shift while standing, bending, reaching, lifting;
• Ability to lift and carry 15-30 lbs. on a regular basis, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally;
• Willing and able to follow written and/or oral instructions and work both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision and/or instruction;
• Ability to perform basic computer functions such as email, online trainings, and timekeeping; and,
• Must be available to work on an on-call, as needed basis.
• The ability to learn and grow and the ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Must be able to pass state and federal mandated criminal background checks

Nice to have...

• The Custodian position includes day, swing and/or graveyard shifts. Availability for any time of the day/night is strongly preferred.
• Valid state ID and/or driver's license.

What We Offer!

WSSB offers employees a student-focused and mission-driven environment that seeks to empower blind and low-vision individuals to reach their full potential.

Our beautiful 13.2 acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places and not only includes state-of-the-art classrooms but a fitness center with saline pool and floor-to-ceiling rock climbing wall, brand new track & field, auditorium, braille center, low vision clinic, LIFTT program offering dorm-style housing for post high-school transition services and much more!

**Note: The full salary range has been posted for informational purposes only. New hires without State of Washington agency experience in a similarly situated position typically do not start at the top of the range as these are considered senior/longevity steps. Education/experience and skills and abilities will be considered for the proper placement of any final candidate. Part-time and on-call employees are entitled to a basic shift premium of $2.50 per hour for all assigned hours of work after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. and for assigned full evening or night shifts. An evening shift is a work shift of eight (8) or more hours which ends at or after 10:00 p.m. and a night shift is a work shift of eight (8) or more hours which begins by 3:00 a.m.

This recruitment can be used for multiple positions and shifts. On-Call staff are not eligible for the benefits listed in the Benefits tab of governmentjobs.

However, on-call staff are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). On-Call staff are also eligible to accrue vacation on a pro-rata basis in accordance with WAC 357-31-165.

Holidays are paid in accordance with WAC 357-31-010. Personal holidays and sick time are paid in accordance with WAC 357-31-055 and WAC 357-31-115.

The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time so apply early for the best consideration. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to requests regarding the status of your application. Please login to governmentjobs for any status update. This position will remain open until filled.

Additional Information

How to apply:

To begin the online application process, click the 'Apply' button at the top of this announcement. To be considered for this position you must include the following information in your online application and complete any supplemental questionnaire(s).

• A completed online application profile that includes education (do not include graduation dates) and employment history (applications that state "see my resume" or similar language on the application will be considered incomplete); and,
• Allow contact for three professional references included in your application, including at least one supervisor, with up-to-date contact information.

Attachments will not be opened. If you have a cover letter/resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation you wish to share, you may bring them to any scheduled interview.

Do not include your salary history when applying and remove or black out private protected information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.

For questions or information regarding the online application, please email kristina.bader@wssb.wa.gov.

Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All: The Washington State School for the Blind celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion in accordance with state and Federal laws regardless of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital or familial status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical/women's health conditions), sex including sexual orientation and gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges will be conducted for all positions. Background checks shall be completed on applicants prior to their appointment to positions in the state of Washington which are directly responsible for the supervision, care or treatment of children. Information obtained from background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's character, suitability, and competence to perform in the position applied for and may result in the denial of employment. Applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing inquiry and a background check (conducted at the applicants' expense) after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Failure to complete the authorization and background check shall disqualify the applicant from employment in these positions.

Veterans Preference: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service.

Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security number. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Additional Information: The state of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance with the application process, may call (360) 696-6321 and ask to speak to Human Resources or email kristina.bader@wssb.wa.gov. Should you have any questions regarding this position, or the online application, please email Kristina.Bader@wssb.wa.gov.