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:

$21.70 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$24.39 hourly

Other Compensation:

• Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE Campuswide

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 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 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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.