MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN 1 [M – F; 5:00AM – 1:30PM]

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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.

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. Our teams can be organized into six main groups:  Asset Management, Operations, Finance & Administration, Real Estate, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, and Business Intelligence & Technology. The three major units include Finance & Administration group which includes financial, procurement and sourcing, human resources, labor relations, payroll and training & organizational development, communications, and UW capital budgeting leadership to all of UW Facilities (UWF).  The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Engineering Services, Sustainability, Project Development and planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities .

Building Services Department (BSD) delivers Custodial Services to the UW campus that provides exceptionally clean and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and manages the comprehensive Recycling & Solid Waste Management program. BSD is known for its environmentally-friendly green cleaning practices and proudly supports its staff through employee development programs such as: English language/writing classes, computer instruction and leadership training for motivated employees.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Custodian 1.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, carpets, furniture, chalk boards; clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures; empty trash containers; set-up and move furniture required for special events;
• Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher and vacuum required for the cleaning and custodial maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture; use ladders when required in work assignments;
• Replace light bulbs, tissue and restroom supplies; replace light switches and rewire lamps;
• Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants.
• Construct simple items such as door stops and bookshelves; make routine repairs to locks, floors, walls, ceilings; replace broken windows; clean and paint surfaces;
• Under direct supervision, perform minor repairs on electrical circuits, steam or water lines, plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions; clean clogged drains and sewer lines;
• May manually or with self-propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entry ways; mow grass; help maintain campus grounds;
• May operate motorized equipment;
• Perform related duties as required.
• Clean classrooms in accordance with established procedures and standard.
• Dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets.
• Collect all recyclable material.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Replace/fill dispenser for soap, tissue, hand towels (restroom supplies).
• Replace Waterless Urinal Cartridges.
• Repair and/or replace dispensers for soap, tissue, hand towels (restroom supplies).
• Maintain/(minor) repair/replace assigned power equipment and hand tools and their components, such as wet- and dry-vacuum cleaners, restroom (deep) cleaners, blowers, steam cleaners, carpet extractors, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the general maintenance of floors, restroom facilities, walls, carpets, and furniture, to include:
o Floor-pad holders (floor machines)
o Squeegees (floor machines)
o Belts, beater bars, hoses, filters (vacuums)
• Maintain “wet-battery”-operated (floor) equipment; change out water in MondoVap (dry-steam) machines; change out water in Eye Wash stations.
• 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.
• May perform cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment (such as blowers and pressure-washers) to remove debris or sweeping sidewalks or stairs.
• May use shovels to remove snow; may distribute and apply de-icing chemicals and sand.
• May move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Be responsible and accountable.
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
• Exhibit a professional work ethic.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Requirements include:

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

Additional Requirements include:

• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License or a license recognized as valid by the State of Washington and two years driving experience.

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

Desired:

• Basic computer skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.