Education Required
Experience Required
Special Requirements
Required Competencies
Accountability & Dependability
Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight by arriving for work on time and following instructions, policies, and procedures; meeting productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules; acknowledging responsibility for mistakes and taking appropriate steps to make corrections; meeting expectations without making excuses. If problems arise with co-workers, address the issues promptly with the supervisor’s assistance, when appropriate.
Personal Integrity
Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions by: respecting the opinions and assessments of others; maintaining confidentiality during investigations and personnel matters; communicating truthfully.
Teamwork
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables by: knowing and supporting teammates’ work; helping teammates who need or ask for assistance; encouraging team unity through sharing information and expertise, working together to solve problems and putting team success first; supporting fair treatment and equal opportunity for all; listening objectively and with consideration for the ideas and input of others; respecting the talents and contributions of co-workers.
Relationship Building
Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect by: maintaining an open, approachable manner and treating others fairly and respectfully; preserving others’ self-confidence and dignity and showing regard for their opinions; seeking to resolve confrontations and disagreements constructively; focusing on the situation, issues, or behaviors, rather than the person; demonstrating a balance between building rapport and getting the work done.
Safety Focus
Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices by: performing work in a safe manner at all times; avoiding shortcuts that increase health and safety risks to oneself or others; maintaining and inspecting PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); using PPE as required.
Adaptability & Flexibility
Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities by: responding positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems; coping well and helping others deal with the ongoing demands of change; seeing and showing others the benefits of change; recovering quickly from setbacks and finding alternative ways to reach goals and objectives.
Stress Management
Maintains composure in stressful or adverse situations by: handling workloads, competing demands, changing assignments, interruptions and distractions with a positive attitude.
Attention to Detail
Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks by: performing tasks thoroughly with care; checking work to ensure completeness; remaining aware and taking care of details that are easy to overlook or dismiss as insignificant.
Customer Focus
Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with custodial services by: seeking ways to improve service delivery; assessing the quality of services from the customer’s point of view; recognizing adverse customer reactions and developing better alternatives; emphasizing a team approach to providing great customer service.
Tact
Diplomatically handles challenging or intense interpersonal situations by: working through difficult or awkward interpersonal situations in a positive and professional manner. Exercises appropriate tact and discretion in conversations and sharing information with others.
Communication
Listens accurately and actively as well as communicates clearly and effectively with individuals and groups. Communicates clearly and effectively in writing maintaining proper usage and grammar, and is able to review and critique the work of others.
Technology
Ability to operate software programs such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Megamation (maintenance work order system), and Time and Leave Reporting (TLR) software.
Diversity
The ability to exhibit tolerance of others; recognize the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other differences; understand the differences in and responds appropriately to others in the workplace; demonstrate trust in, sensitivity to, and mutual respect of others; recognize and manage personal biases.
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
Complete the online application profile and apply for the specific job opening.
Cover Letter: Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
Resume: Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.
References: Upload (attach) a list of at least three (3) professional references with names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. One of which must be your current or most recent supervisor. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
Supplemental Question: Provide a response to the following question.
The College's goal is to support all students and to achieve racial and social equity in pursuit of mission. If you were selected for this position, how would you contribute to and support this goal? Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words.
To learn more about our Equity, Engagement, and Belonging efforts, visit the
Equity, Engagement, and Belonging webpage.
Special Note
To ensure consideration, application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your SCHOOLJOBS.COM account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an automated, incorrect delivery.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) classified, overtime-eligible position with Pierce College District. This position is permanent after serving a 6-month probationary period. The primary work location will be at Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom campus. Occasional travel to Pierce College campuses or sites may occur. This position may be subject to reassignment between campuses or sites.
Work hours are Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with occasional evenings and weekend work.-
Shifts with the majority of time worked between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. will receive a shift premium of $2.50 per hour.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $43,836.00 - $49,296.00 annually, depending on qualifications, with periodic increments up to $50,412.00 annually.
However, your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided.
Physical Work Environment
This position requires working primarily indoors in an open office environment, which requires visual concentration on detail, dexterity, and precision. The role is subject to frequent noise and interruptions. The custodian performs duties both indoors and outdoors, including snow and ice removal. The job involves exposure to risks such as mixing cleaning chemicals, working at heights using ladders, and potential contact with bloodborne pathogens. Safety requirements include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintaining current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
Screening & Interview Process
Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.
Please Note
This is a competitive selection process. Your application materials will be reviewed and evaluated based on the minimum qualifications listed for the position. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the district’s needs will be eligible for further consideration.
Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to the start of employment, finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Conditional offer letters will be accompanied by a declaration and authorization to release information form to be completed by the applicant. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW 28B.112.080.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.
Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employee Association (WPEA).
Equal Opportunity
Pierce College supports and values the dignity of each member of its community and visitors, and is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment applies to all levels and areas of operations and programs and is intended to ensure that all students and employees are provided equitable opportunities to realize their goals and to function safely and effectively within the Pierce College environment.
Pierce College recognizes its responsibility under state laws and their implementing regulations to investigate, resolve, implement corrective measures, and monitor the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination 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 veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Pierce College prohibits discrimination against and harassment of members of these protected classes, as well as any additional class(es) protected by local, state, or federal law. Any individual found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including the possibility of exclusion from Pierce College facilities, dismissal from Pierce College as a student, and/or dismissal from employment, as applicable.
Members of the college community, guests, or visitors who believe they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the District Title IX/EEO Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, or if for some other reason a report cannot be made to the Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to one of the alternate designees listed below.
District Title IX Coordinator and District Section 504 Coordinator
Kelly Benson
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Cascade Building, Room 237
9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
253-651-6438
[email protected]
District Affirmative Action Officer
Paula Henson-Williams
253-864-3229
[email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
District Athletics
Duncan Stevenson
253-964-6612
[email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Student Conduct
Julie Draper Davis
253-912-2331
[email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Ron Burleson
253-912-2242
[email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
EEO/Human Resources
Deena Forsythe
253-964-6586
[email protected]