Custodian

Job Description

UW Tacoma has an outstanding opportunity for a Custodian to join their team.

The Custodian plays an essential role in maintaining the building of the UW Tacoma Campus and supporting a learning environment that promotes health attitude and pride of students. This position provides regular building maintenance function by performing custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities for the entire campus including 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.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• 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 empty and clean ashtrays and cigarette urns. Make certain all areas of the building are kept in a clean sanitary and orderly condition according to industry and/or district standards.
• Strip clean buff and apply finish to floors; use high speed 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 need 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.

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

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

• Employee is required to use 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 generate service orders complete timesheets etc.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Temporary or Regular

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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 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.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

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.