Maintenance Custodian, Weekends

General Summary

Posting open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by May 17, 2026.

Perform custodial duties and, under general supervision, a variety of routine maintenance work in plumbing, selective electrical, carpentry, mechanical , event setup and takedowns or related work and Central Services warehouse activities support. Alternate work shift.

This position is a classified full-time position and eligible for overtime.

Schedule as follows:
4 ten hour days
Saturday - Tuesday: 9am - 7:30pm

SALARY INFORMATION: The above salary reflects the starting step (Step C) Range 36 and ending step (Step M) salary for this classified position and includes a 5% King County compensation provision. As a new employed classified employee, based on annual increments, it will take 5 years to reach Step L on the salary schedule, 11 years to reach step M on the salary schedule. This does not reflect any contractual changes, legislative mandated salary increases or Cost of Living Increases (COLA's) that may be approved in the future.

Essential Tasks

Directly under the supervision of the Custodial Manager, this position will:

• Perform various housekeeping, custodial, and maintenance related tasks to ensure and maintain proper cleanliness of facilities;
• Repair and replace various items, including but not limited to, light fixtures, switches, doors, hardware, painting and wall repair;
• Makes rounds, locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and replacing burned out light bulbs; turns air conditioning and other equipment on and off;
• Moves furniture and equipment; arranges tables and chairs for special events; collects and disposes of garbage and trash; shovels snow and sweeps and washes sidewalks on an emergency basis;
• Maintain and operate a variety of floor machines such as washers, vacuums and buffers; replace ballasts/lights and perform custodial services;
• Maintain parts and equipment supplies, parts and equipment maintenance records;
• Perform minor repairs on plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions/tables; clean clogged drains and sewer lines;
• May instruct other personnel in routine maintenance or custodial techniques;
• Receive, sort, deliver mail/packages, monitor incoming and outgoing deliveries as needed in Central Services areas;
• Perform related duties as required.

• Identify and resolve minor maintenance problems;
• Inspect areas and ensure that departmental/facility cleanliness standards are met;
• Work in a multicultural environment.

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Safety Standards
• Cleaning Standards

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent; AND
• one year of experience as a Maintenance Custodian, or equivalent.

• Two years experience in general or building maintenance.

Supplemental Information

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. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

THE COLLEGE

Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.

MISSION AND VISION
As an essential part of our mission and vision, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Your online application must include the following to be considered complete:
1. A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position;
2. A letter of application/cover letter (two-page maximum, recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the QUALIFICATIONS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES for the position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• National Criminal Background Check may be required;
• This position is covered under the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA)bargaining agreement.

TITLE IX POLICY

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).

The Title IX Coordinator, Danielle Slota, can be reached at (206) 592-3600 or DSlota@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, President’s Office

For accessibility needs, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.

The Vice President of Human Resources, Melanie Lawson, can be reached at (206) 592-3320 or MLawson@Highline.edu. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines, WA 98198. Building 12, Human Resources.

You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting hrstaff@highline.edu.