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Building Assistant

Categories: Academic Affairs

Position TitleSEA Discovery Center Building Assistant

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

About the DepartmentThe mission of Western Washington University - Peninsulas is to empower individuals and communities across the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas through high-quality, accessible, higher education. Through innovative programs and partnerships with Olympic College and Peninsula College, we provide diverse pathways to academic excellence and career success. By aligning our curriculum with the evolving needs of the region and prioritizing engagement with local industries, we aim to foster a culture of lifelong learning and economic vitality. With a commitment to equity, inclusivity, and community collaboration, we strive to cultivate leaders who will positively impact the social, cultural, and economic landscape of the Peninsulas and beyond. WWU Peninsulas offers a suite of 10+ Bachelor’s degree programs in cybersecurity, business, environmental programs and more.

About the PositionThe Building Assistant supports the building and aquatic system operations of SEA Discovery Center, and acts as the on-site custodian for SEA Discovery Center’s public and common areas. Duties will vary depending on the programs and events being planned.

This is an onsite part-time position.

Work schedule is 10 hours split between Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Duties / Responsibilities

(45%) Weekly cleaning of the following;

+ 5 public restrooms includes cleaning toilets/urinals, sinks, emptying garbage, wiping down doors, mopping floors and restocking supplies.

+ 1 kitchen

+ Vacuum common area carpeting and sweep/mop common area hallways.

+ Empty trash and recycle from public areas.

+ Vacuum public area carpeting and sweep/mop public hallways.

+ Bi-monthly cleaning of baseboards, blinds, classrooms, theatre and interior stairwells.

(40%) Supports SEA aquarium staff in all building maintenance projects which may require

+ Carpentry, painting, fixture installation, repairs and general upkeep.

+ Aquarium tank and life support repairs such as plumbing, waterproofing, system troubleshooting and improvements o Installation of new equipment

(5%) Support Director of Operations with ongoing building maintenance and operations including;

+ Attending fire department inspections, working with outside vendors such as HVAC, elevator technicians, electricians etc.

+ Monthly and quarterly building system inspections/checks

+ Furnace, generator and system checks and maintenance

+ Assist with event space set-up and cleaning

+ Manage custodial supply closets and request supply ordering

(5%) Exterior maintenance:

+ Blow, power wash and de-ice walkways as needed

+ Assist with weeding, shrub pruning and gardening

+ Picking up litter and oversee garbage and recycle bins

(5%) Other duties as assigned

The State HR classification for this position is Maintenance Custodian.

Required Qualifications

+ Experience in plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry.

+ Proven working skill in maintenance and troubleshooting problems, aquatic systems and associated pumps, filters, generators, automated dosing systems and monitoring equipment.

+ Ability to work with a variety of individuals including volunteers, staff, students, customers and vendors.

+ Must live 30 minutes from facility and be available to respond after hours to emergency if necessary.

+ Ability to problem solve and work in a fast-paced environment with limited resources and instruction.

+ Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

+ Punctual and puts forward a professional appearance.

+ Observe safety requirements and emergency procedures and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

+ Must be able to communicate effectively verbally.

+ Clear understanding of and experience with working in a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Dexterity of hands and fingers.

+ Climbing ladders and working from heights.

+ Standing for extended periods of time.

+ Bending at the waist while cleaning.

+ Kneeling or crouching.

+ Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

+ Lifting heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

+ Exposure to chemicals, fumes and vapors.

+ Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.

+ Wearing respirator and rubber protective gear when needed.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

+ Ability to work weekend and evenings as required on occasion.

+ Need to live 30 minutes or less to facility.

Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out [email protected] you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary$22.21 - $26.89/hour depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits InformationBenefits Overview for Classified Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Classified%20Staff%20%281%29.pdf)

Bargaining Unit TemporaryThis position is covered by a Washington Federation of State Employees bargaining union. New employees are eligible for membership under the current collective bargaining agreement at 350 hours of employment.

Application Instructions

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Closing Date NotesPosition is open until filled

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-A-Protected-Class-Interim) andProhibiting Discrimination Based on Sex (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.04-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-Sex-Interim) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225;360.650.3307(voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); [email protected]

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://hr.wwu.edu/workplace-accommodation) ,360.650.3751or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs [email protected]. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://studentaffairs.wwu.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report) .

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) .

Job no: 502649

Advertised: Jul 30 2025 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time

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