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Job Description

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.

**University of Washington Bothell** currently has an outstanding opportunity for a Full Time **Custodian Lead (Events & Moves Specialist)** .

This individual will lead custodians and other assigned personnel, and perform work required to support all campus events and the movement of all campus materials including, but not limited to: furniture; equipment; waste/recycling/compost; hazardous waste; freight/packages/parcels/correspondences; and other supplies and materials. They will also lead custodians and other assigned personnel, and perform work required to maintain the cleanliness and care of all campus facilities;

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all event, material moving, and custodial related tasks, and directs, assigns, instructs, and checks the work of others.

• Coordinate and work with other Custodian Leads for support and scheduling of staff as needed to ensure that all duties are completed as required;

• Communicate with UWB Facilities Managers/Supervisors and customers as needed to clarify and review any events, moves and any other assigned work as required;

• Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding assigned duties;

• Perform related custodial duties as required, including, but not limited to: high interior/exterior window washing and building cleaning (above 10 feet), pressure washing, blowing and any other campus related cleaning tasks.

• Secure building when facilities are not in use and/or as duties required by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants or other suspicious activity;

• Report status and condition of assigned areas to supervisor; may assist supervisor with performance evaluations;

• Instruct custodial employees in proper safety practices; monitor safety practices; comply with safety policies and procedures in emergencies such as fire and medical;

• Distribute custodial equipment and supplies; monitor the use and care of assigned equipment and supplies;

• Initiate work orders for repairs or other required maintenance as needed to appropriate contacts;

• Use electronic email/calendaring and Work Order program/system in order to effectively communicate with customers/campus staff and to assign work to-self/others and modify work orders as needed;

• Load, drive and unload trucks and/or other university vehicles as duties require;

• Operate pallet jacks, lift-gates, hand trucks, lifts (manual or powered), carts, sleds and any other equipment or machinery required to safely move and/or transport furniture, equipment, materials or supplies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

+ Physical ability to do required work AND one year of experience as a Custodian, or equivalent.

+ Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ADDITIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Ability to work with a diverse constituency.

• Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemical, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.

DESIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D or equivalent certified education level;

• Experience as a custodian lead, or higher-level custodial position within a commercial, institutional, or educational cleaning operation;

• Experience with loading, driving and unloading of trucks.

• Experience with event set-ups and furniture moves.

• Experience performing window washing and/or other high work above 10 feet.

• Experience using email, electronic calendaring, and electronic work order systems.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

+ Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

+ Must be able to walk constantly.

+ Must be lift, carry, push, pull and perform all physical tasks required of the job without restrictions.

+ Must be able to clean & disinfect with various cleaners, chemicals, disinfectants, and cleaning cloths.

+ Ability to secure valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certificate within six months of hire.

+ This position is designated as one that performs an **essential function** . This means that the position’s incumbent must continue to report to work as directed in the event that the University suspends operations because of severe weather, natural disaster, or other emergency condition.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$44,256.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$54,732.00 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.