CCS employment application is found at: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/16011609.aspx
January 2, 2009
Recruitment No. 002Y09
CUSTODIAN 1
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
OPEN
CONTINUOUSLY
This announcement is
to provide supervisors with candidates for Custodian at Community Colleges of
Spokane (CCS). Positions are located in
Spokane County and may be located at Spokane Community College (SCC), Spokane
Falls Community College (SFCC), or Institute for Extended Learning (IEL) sites.
Application
Procedure and Deadline: to request an application contact the Human Resources Office, Community Colleges
of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., MS 1004, P.O.
Box 6000, Spokane, WA 99217-6000, hro@ccs.spokane.edu
or visit our website at: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/16011609.aspx. Phone:
(509) 434-5040; for 24 hr. employment and job status line (509) 434-5050.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must
meet required competencies and must submit a complete application packet, which
includes the following:
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Completed
CCS application form (resumes will not substitute for official application)
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Job-related
experience chart
Download the application packet now: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/16011609.aspx.
Applicants will be
placed on the eligibility list for six months for this position. Applicants are accepted continuously for
current and future openings. All corrected or extended notices will be posted
on the Human Resources bulletin board at above address.
All application materials submitted become property of
the Community Colleges of Spokane.
Personal copies need to be made prior to submitting application
materials to the Human Resources Office.
The Human Resources Office does not provide copying services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Clean
and sanitize restrooms, classrooms and common areas.
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Change
light bulbs and replenish supplies such as toilet paper, soap products, paper
towels and etc.
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Sweep,
mop and vacuum floors; shampoo carpets; strip, clean, buff and apply floor
finish to floors.
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Empty
wastebaskets, trash and recycle containers; empty and clean ashtrays and
cigarette urns.
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May
need to drive a vehicle to pick up trash.
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Maintain
building entries, ramps and walkways by removing debris, snow and ice as needed
and directed.
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Set
up and take down equipment for meetings, classrooms and events such as easels,
chalkboards, chairs, tables etc.
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May
assist in transporting equipment between CCS locations.
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Maintain
and reorder adequate stock of custodial supplies.
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Clean
equipment at conclusion of use and maintain equipment in good working order.
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Lock
and unlock buildings when requested; secure buildings when facilities are not
in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized
occupants.
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Report
the need for repair or maintenance of buildings to supervisors.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Move
furniture and equipment on an incidental basis.
Perform other related duties.
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Ability
to communicate in English.
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Able
to read English and interpret instructions.
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Knowledge
of custodial chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
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Knowledge
of generally accepted professional cleaning procedures.
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Knowledge
in floor waxing and carpet cleaning procedures.
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Proficient
in the use of standard custodial equipment.
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Acceptance
of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at
all times.
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A
demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and
objectives of CCS.
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The
ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws,
regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college
system.
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A
demonstrated understanding and value for the contributions that a diverse
workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students we
serve.
PREFERRED
COMPETENCIES (Desired Qualifications):
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Ability
to perform cleaning duties specific to the Community Colleges of Spokane,
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Ability
to work both independently and a as a member of a team,
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Ability
to work alternate shifts,
PHYSICAL
ELEMENTS
Must be able to climb, pull, stoop, kneel,
crawl, twist and crouch while performing custodial duties. Must stand or walk
for long periods of time. Duties include daily lifting of garbage or objects up to 20
pounds and frequently up to 50 pounds. The job requires repetitive movement of
the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must be able to understand instructions and
recognize hazardous or poisonous materials and/or products. Must
be physically capable of withstanding some exposure to fumes, dust and/or odors
from cleaning chemicals. Respiratory equipment may be used, requiring
adherence to applicable rules (e.g., no beard). Must be
physically capable of working with and mixing custodial chemicals. Must
be physically capable of operating an automatic carpet and floor scrubber,
carper shampooer and extractor, buffer, propane burnisher, stripper and a
variety of vacuum cleaners to include upright, wet, backpack and dry vacuum.
SALARY RANGE AND WORK
HOURS
Beginning
monthly salary of $1,929 (Range 26) with annual increments based on seniority
to $2,482. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8 hours per day; 40
hours per week; 12 months per year. The
majority of our custodian positions work schedules are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30
a.m. This position is a regular
scheduled work period designation with a six (6) month probationary
period. The incumbent is eligible for
overtime compensation at the rate of time and one-half for additional hours of
work directed by the supervisor over 40 hours/week. This position qualifies for a full benefit
plan including a retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, medical and dental
coverage, life insurance, and a long-term disability plan.
CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT
Persons hired must be able
to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization
to work in the United States. This is an
absolute condition of employment. In
addition, CCS maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking
in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. New employees must be able
to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and educational
environment. Requires criminal background check. If using personal vehicle for travel, proof
of driver’s license and car insurance required.
Applications will be considered for openings for six months from the
receipt of the application.
This position is covered by a union security
agreement. This agreement makes it a
condition of employment to either become a member of the union and pay
membership dues or, as a non-member, pay an agency shop fee equal to that
amount. This requirement begins upon
employment.
Community
Colleges of Spokane information regarding campus crime statistics and policies
are available at: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Students/Right_To_Know/Default.aspx or call (509) 434-5040 for a copy.
CUSTODIAN 1
Job-Related
Experience Chart
Your
experience and training may be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time and
gained in previous employment, schooling or personal time. We may
talk to people at the places you name in your answers to the questions to make
sure your work experience or education is right for the job. Be sure to answer all questions as completely
as you can. Attach more paper if you
need more space.
1. CUSTODIAL
OR CLEANING JOBS
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List any custodial or cleaning
jobs you have had. Use the spaces
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Dates
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2. CUSTODIAL
TRAINING
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List any formal and informal
custodial training you have had. INCLUDE
custodial training schools, programs, classes or other formal custodial
seminars, and discussions. Also
include any on-the-job training you received from your supervisors, leads, or
co-workers. Tell us what this
training was and where and when you had it.
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When
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3. SPECIFIC
CUSTODIAL DUTIES
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Put an X in the box next to each thing you have
done. Write where and when you
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Custodial
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"X" If
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Where? |
From: (mo/yr) To: (mo/yr) |
How Often? (daily,
weekly, monthly, etc.) |
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(a) Cleaning restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures |
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(b) Cleaning hard floor surfaces |
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(c) Vacuuming/shampooing carpeted floors |
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(d) Using buffers, polishers, burnishers
or similar equipment |
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(e) Stripping and waxing floors |
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Work with custodial chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) |
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(g) Cleaning furniture such as desks, tables and
chairs |
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Ordering custodial supplies |
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(i) Monitoring security of rooms/buildings |
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Refinishing wood floors |
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Snow Removal from walkways, stairs and ramps |
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Setup and takedown of furniture and equipment for special events |
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Cleaning and maintaining of custodial equipment (i.e. replacing belts, bags
in vacuums, cleaning of spray nozzles for carpet shampooers, etc.) |
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(n) Other related duties i.e. move furniture and
equipment, etc. (Please specify) |
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4. WORKING INDEPENDENTLY
Put
an X in the box next to the way that describes how you have usually
worked.
With other people to get my work done, and we had the same work area(s).
As part of a crew or team, but I had my own
work area(s).
On my own to get my work
done.
Tell about some of the things you did on
your own:
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5. SAFETY
Describe
your on-the-job training or formal training regarding safety issues. Include your knowledge of handing hazardous
chemicals, proper lifting, etc.
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6. HOURS OF WORK (NOTE: this question is for
information only)
Put an X in the appropriate box if
you are willing to work hours within the shift.
Note that the majority of our custodial positions are
from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 4:00 p.m. to 12:30
a.m. on Friday.
Are
you willing to work this shift?
YES NO
From 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
From 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. .
From 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
(Monday-Thursday and
4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Friday)
SIGNATURE
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