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Employment Opportunities

Custodian

Department: Operations & Facilities

Reports to: Lead Custodian

Supervises: N/A

Pay Grade: A, Non-exempt; Full-time, $11.53/hr

Purpose:

Maintains the cleanliness and tidiness of the College’s facilities in order to facilitate an effective learning environment.

Responsibilities:

0. Prioritizes daily tasks and follows instructions regarding the safe use of chemicals, supplies and equipment.
0. Cleans bathrooms including:
   • disinfecting restrooms/shower rooms, fixtures and equipment
   • refilling dispensers for soap and paper products
   • safely disposing of hazardous materials
0. Cleans floors including:
   
   • vacuuming carpeted areas
   • dust mopping and mopping non-carpeted areas
   • stripping, cleaning, buffing and applying finish to floors
   • shampooing carpets using floor polishing machine
0. Cleans offices, classrooms, and common areas including:
   
   • cleaning chalkboards and erasers
   • dusting and wiping furniture, baseboards, walls, doors, and kickplates as needed
   • emptying and cleaning cigarette urns
   • wiping tables in lounge areas
   • separating regular garbage from recycling and disposing in appropriate containers
0. Completes other duties such as:
   
   • locking and unlocking buildings and offices upon entry and exit; report unauthorized occupants
   • reporting need for repair and/or maintenance
   • washing interior or easily accessible exterior windows
   • removing snow or debris, or sweeping sidewalks or stairs
   • operating high-pressure washer
0. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma plus one year experience or equivalent education and experience
• Certified in CPR, First Aid and Blood-Borne Pathogens (training provided)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written and work as a team
• Ability to relate well with diverse populations and provide excellent customer service
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for entire shift
• Ability to lift between 25-50 lbs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use chemicals and cleaning products properly
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of custodial service
• Experience in a higher education or arts environment

Application Procedures

Please submit cover letter, resume and completed Cornish Employment Application to:

Cornish College of the Arts Human Resources
1000 Lenora Street
Seattle, WA 98121

-or-

Review of applications will take place as soon as possible. Position open until filled.