JOB Bellingham Technical College is hiring a Graveyard Custodian to help the BTC team maintain the cleanliness and safety of campus facilities during the overnight hours. This position includes routine cleaning and securing buildings. If you are a person who is reliable, has great attention to detail, can work independently and wants to make a difference to students and staff in the Bellingham community, then please submit your application for our open position.
Salary: $3,962 a month or $22.77 an hour
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under general supervision:
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Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers;
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Clean whiteboards; dust and wipe furniture; dust-mop, mop, auto-scrub or vacuum floors; empty garbage & recycling bins; replace light lamps as needed;
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Stock and maintain inventory of Custodial supplies in locker/lockers in assigned area/areas;
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Use and maintain assigned custodial power equipment and hand tools including, but not limited to vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture and windows. Use of auto-scrubbers, swing scrubbers, burnishers, carpet extractors, power washers, ladders and lifts may be required in work assignments;
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Strip, clean, burnish, and apply finish to floors; use floor auto-scrubbers, swing scrubbers, burnishers; vacuum and clean carpets; use carpet extractor, and other floor maintenance equipment;
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Set up and take down equipment, such as portable whiteboards, furnishings, chairs, and tables needed for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events; move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools between rooms and buildings;
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Maintain building security by locking and unlocking building doors as needed; sweep buildings for unlocked doors & windows when facilities are not in use and setting building alarm systems as needed; report unauthorized occupants & suspicious situations or conditions;
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Maintain communications with all Facilities teams and campus community through email, cell phones, telephones, etc.;
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Follow written and verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures; Utilize computers for time reporting and filling out work orders needed for building and equipment repairs;
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Wash interior windows, building entry windows and doors, and easily accessible exterior windows;
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May perform cleaning and related activities within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow and debris from sidewalks or stairs for clean and safe operations as needed;
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Monitor building systems for normal facilities operation and report irregularities to custodial leadership;
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May respond to building alarm calls and complete appropriate documentation;
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Demonstrates and promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment through regular interaction with the Facilities team and campus community;
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Serve as a key role in the College emergency and management response efforts; provide a "presence", either individually or with additional Facilities team members, as needed for safety issues;
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Perform duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary is $3,962 a month or $22.77 an hour
The work schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 10 pm to 6 am. A regular schedule will be finalized upon hire. Candidate must be willing to work on-site for all of their schedule.
Benefits:
Bargaining Unit: The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the General Teamsters Local Union No. 231.
This position will receive:
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8 hours per month of sick leave
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Starts with 11 hours per month of vacation leave
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24 hours of personal leave
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12 paid state/college holidays per calendar year
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The vacation leave and personal leave are available after successful completion of a 90 actual days worked probationary period
- Vacation is eligible for cash-out at the end of the assignment.
Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:
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6 medical options
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3 dental plan options
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3 vision plan options
Includes:
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life insurance
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long-term disability
Retirement benefits package including one of:
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Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3
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Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2
Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs
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TIAA (403b)
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State Deferred Compensation (457) plan
Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:
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Medical Flexible Spending plan
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Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan
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Health Savings Account
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Dependent Care Assistance
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Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Up to 21 days of military leave
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Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave
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Paid civil/jury duty
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Ability to participate in a shared leave program
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Up to 2 days of unpaid holiday for reasons of faith or conscience
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Washington State and BTC Tuition Waiver programs
The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the General Teamsters Local Union No. 231. All Teamsters positions are filled in accordance with Article X of the current negotiated working agreement and with college hiring procedures.The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the General Teamsters Local Union No. 231. All Teamsters positions are filled in accordance with Article X of the current negotiated working agreement and with college hiring procedures.
Application Procedures and Deadline:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on 6/29/26 for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled.
More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.
Required Online Application Materials:
(Attachments in Word or PDF file only)
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Completed Online BTC Employment Application
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Completion of a background check
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for July 13th and July 23rd
