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Job Description

We are looking to hire an intermittent, hourly position to provide Custodial support during regular staff absences.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Facilities department has an outstanding opportunity for an intermittent, on-call Custodian to join their team.

The custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the buildings of the UW Tacoma Campus, and supporting a learning environment that promotes health, safety, and integrity. This position provides regular building maintenance function by performing custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities for the entire campus, including restrooms, classrooms, laboratories, student gathering spaces, auditoriums, offices and conference rooms. The custodian position also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature.

This hourly, intermittent position is considered essential and will be expected to continue to report to work if the University suspends operations. The position will have varied hours between 1st shift (3:30 am to 12:00 pm), Day shift (7:30 am to 4:00 pm) and 2nd shift (12:00 pm to 8:30 pm) and include event cleaning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical duties include

+ Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with UWT campus procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers. Applies cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures, adheres to safety measures for cleaning.

+ Clean whiteboards and chalkboards, replacing classroom supplies as needed; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop or vacuum floors, reset space furnishings; empty receptacles for trash, recycle, and compostable materials, pick up litter within the campus and on campus grounds. Make certain all areas of the building are kept in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition according to industry and/or University standards.

+ Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors; use floor buffers/polishers; vacuum and deep clean carpets with extraction equipment.

+ Use and maintain assigned equipment and hand tools such as vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee, ladder for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture. Adheres to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.

+ Lock and unlock interior spaces; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows and reporting any issues to lead/supervisor as well as Campus Safety and Security; report unauthorized occupants.

+ Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.

+ Report needs for repair and/or maintenance.

+ May wash interior or reasonably accessible exterior windows.

+ May perform cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, or sweeping sidewalks or stairs.

+ May move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.

+ May operate high-pressure washer.

+ Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Physical ability to do required work.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Ability to be physically active for the entire shift while completing cleaning tasks, including regularly lifting up to 35 lbs.

+ Employee is required to properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.

+ Ability to communicate in person, by radio, electronically and over the phone.

+ Ability to use computer equipment to complete reports and timesheets, generate service orders, maintain inventories, etc.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ 1-3 years of custodial, janitorial or housekeeping experience in schools and/or commercial buildings.

+ 1-3 years floor machine experience; such as, buffers, scrubbers etc.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.28 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$23.91 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE Campuswide

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.