On-Call Custodian (Intermittent)

Job Description

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

About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Custodian Supervisor the Intermittent 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. The custodian position also serves as a role model for students by displaying a professional courteous and helpful nature.

This hourly intermittent position will perform essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation. This 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 may include after-hours event cleaning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily duties (95%):

• 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.
• Remove trash clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with UWT procedures and standards; and refill dispensers. Applies cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures; adheres to safety measures for cleaning.
• 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.

Irregular duties (5%):

• 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.
• Communicate in person via email by phone and over a radio. Use computer equipment to complete reports and timesheets generate service orders maintain inventories etc.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

• Physical ability to do required work.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to be physically active for the entire shift while completing cleaning tasks including regularly lifting up to 25 lbs. and sometimes 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.

Preferred 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:

Pay Range Maximum:

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

Union/Bargaining Unit:

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.