Custodian; Academic & Admin

Custodian (Academic & Admin)

Whitman College

• Compensation: $37,569 annually

Located in the historic community of Wallawalla, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree‑lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

The Custodian performs cleaning duties primarily in an academic or administrative building and may include residential housing and other facilities. Technical knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of cleaning equipment is necessary. The Custodian often works independently and is sometimes responsible for more than one building or shares responsibility for a single building.

Cleaning & Sanitizing (50%)

• Properly use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, carpet extractors, floor machines and vacuum to clean and maintain floors, walls, carpets and furniture.
• Routinely clean and sanitize restrooms and showers, replacing paper products and other restroom supplies when needed.
• Wash building windows according to a regular schedule.

Waste & Supplies Management (25%)

• Empty wastebaskets and trash containers, replace liners, and place refuse in proper pick‑up locations.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, supplies and needs for residence halls.

Maintenance & Safety (15%)

• Replace light bulbs when necessary.
• Report damages and maintenance repairs.
• Utilize the Facilities work order or Enterprise system.

Safety & Evolving Responsibilities (10%)

• Observe safety precautions and procedures at all times, being alert for unsafe conditions and reporting them to the supervisor.
• Contribute to evolving responsibilities, responding to the shifting priorities of the College (e.g., inclement weather, moving, furniture set‑up).
• Serve as essential personnel, which means duties are essential to the operations of the College and require that the Custodian report to campus for work even during full or partial closures, emergencies, inclement weather, etc.

Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically,

• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with faculty, students and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others with the ability to comprehend written and verbal work orders.
• Ability to operate all custodial equipment, including vacuums, floor machines, extractors, etc.
• Ability to move supplies, equipment, furniture including desks, beds, wardrobes, couches, chairs, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb up and