About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Great Medical/Dental plans for the employee and their family
• PEBB Wellness Plan – SmartHealth
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Waiver for additional education
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) in times of need
• Promotional Opportunities
• Orca Card / transportation benefits
• Union Membership

To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

This position is open until filled

Salary range for this position is: $36,414/yr. - $43,848/yr. (depending on experience)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Are you passionate about working as a team member to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction in the areas of cleanliness and sanitation? Have you contributed your positive, can-do attitude to other custodial or grounds teams that resulted in positive feedback from coworkers and customers? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As a campus custodial and/or grounds person, you will be responsible for being a key member of the team that maintains the highest level of sanitation and pristine appearances in order to help make Seattle Central College a welcoming place to teach and learn.

For more information about our college, please visit the Seattle Central College website.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• You’ll maintain and operate electric powered janitorial tools and electric or gas-powered grounds equipment; such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, lawn mowers, and edging tools.
• You’ll ensure that the College grounds are well kept, pruning or trimming trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears and pruners. Using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, and hedge or brush trimmers.
• You’ll ensure that special events and classrooms are adequately supported by move furniture and equipment, arranging tables and chairs.
• You’ll provide proper upkeep of door entryways, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other features, including consistent care of weeding, gathering of litter, and graffiti removal.
• You’ll ensure safety by shoveling snow and applying deicer when necessary.
• You’ll ensure safe environments by cleaning up clean up spaces ensuring proper blood-borne pathogen and infectious material control.
• You’ll grow your ability to ensure a safe work environment by participation in safety trainings and development.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; reading, writing, and speaking
• One or more years of grounds maintenance experience
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a computer to complete timesheets and other employment-related tasks
• Valid Washington State Driver License with a driving record that will not inhibit from being insured

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyber bullying”.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.