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Job Description

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here. (http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/chancellor/strategic-planning)

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.

Facilities Management employees work as a team in their dedication to develop, operate, maintain, repair and renovate over 500,000 square feet of space encompassed by 22 structures located on 46 acres. Quality and service are our foremost goal to provide health and safe learning and working environments for students, faculty, and staff.

Facilities Management has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Custodian 1 (NE S WFSE Campuswide) to join our team.

Position Summary:

Perform custodial duties and routine maintenance work on buildings, facilities and equipment. This position performs tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities within assigned area. Serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional, courteous, and helpful nature.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Police the assigned exterior perimeter of the buildings, grounds, parking lots to remove debris, ensuring that the areas are in a neat and orderly condition. Additional clean up required beyond normal policing may be required as needed.

+ Removal of waste from receptacles for landfill, recycling, and compost on exterior property and replacement of designated liners. Clean receptacles monthly.

+ Perform all cleaning tasks assigned via the work order system.

+ Clean interior and exterior surfaces of lobby windows, windowsills and doors. Operate high-pressure washer for exterior areas, including walkways and building exteriors.

+ Use power equipment and hand tools such as: brooms, mops squeegees, ladders, wet/dry vacuum (shop vac), vacuum, buffer, polisher, steam cleaners, carpet extractors, blowers, restroom cleaners, pressure washers and window washing equipment as required for cleaning and custodial maintenance of floors, sidewalks, hardscapes, carpets, walls, furniture, stairwells and elevators.

+ Removal of weeds and invasive plants in and around hardscaped and parking areas throughout the year as needed.

+ Set-up and take down equipment such as chalkboards, easels, furnishings, such as folding chairs and tables needed for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events. Support and cleaning tasks associated with outdoor events on campus.

+ Lock and unlock buildings; secure buildings when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants.

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

+ Replace/fill and repair/replace dispensers for soap, toilet tissue, hand towels as needed.

+ Assist in records maintenance of appropriate (battery-operated) power equipment use and water replacement in Eye Wash stations and MondoVaps.

+ Polish/recondition cement/concrete floors.

+ Transport trash and recyclables to, and place them in, the compactors. Also, operate the compactors and prepare for them emptying.

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

+ May use shovels to remove snow; may distribute and apply di-icing chemicals and sand.

+ May move furniture, equipment, supplies, tools.

+ Will be required to drive university vehicles and maintain related certifications. Must have a valid current WA State Driver’s License.

+ Perform related duties as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

+ Physical ability to do required work; AND one year of experience in custodial, grounds or general maintenance work.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Comply with all UW and UWT Facilities protocols, policies and procedures

+ Support all management directives and the vision and values of Facilities

+ Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.

+ 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 safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) 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, generate service orders, maintain inventories, etc.

+ Phone communications include: answering when called, and responding to emails and texts.

+ Use of computers and phones include: submitting Workday Time Entries, and submitting Work Orders. When responding to Work Orders, text your Lead or the Supervisor: when you have completed the Work Order task and how long the task took to complete.

+ Provide cleaning, as requested by your Supervisory team, for Events on campus or as part of a team when needed for large events and/or in large event spaces.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

+ This position will work Monday – Friday first shift.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$44,256.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$52,104.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

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 proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.