MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN

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.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come.  Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. With over 650 student-athletes competing throughout UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to a leading-edge student-athlete experience, and offering student-athletes the ability to compete for NCAA, IRA, and Pac-12 championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities

Intercollegiate Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Custodian to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for servicing the intercollegiate athletic facilities.  Duties performed are based on the needs of the events at that time and under the direction of the supervisor.  Responsible for standby before, during and after events, practices, banquets, press conferences, meetings, luncheons, etc.  This position will assist with set-up, arrangement of furniture and equipment, servicing restrooms, troubleshooting facility problems and reporting any emergencies to the supervisor or appropriate University authorities.

Provide ongoing upkeep of the sports complex, arenas, stadiums, meeting rooms, locker rooms, training rooms, classrooms, equipment rooms, restrooms, and other public areas.  Includes cleaning and maintaining floors, walls, windows, carpets, furniture, sports equipment, wipe boards, sanitizing and restocking restrooms and showers, replacing light bulbs and emptying trash and recycle containers.

Set-up and move furniture required for sporting and special events; may manually or with self propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entry ways; mow grass; help maintain grounds around athletic facilities.

Under the direction of the supervisor, perform minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry skills i.e. repairs to lights and fixtures, moving partitions, walls, windows, floors, unclogging drains and sewer lines, etc.  Construct simple items such as bookshelves and cabinets, clean and paint surfaces.

Use power and motorized equipment, hand tools, ladders, buffers, polishers, vacuums, blowers, etc.

Lock and unlock buildings and gates, monitor the safety and security of the facilities watching for unlocked doors and windows and reporting any unauthorized occupants to the supervisor or University officials.

May direct the work of hourly staff.  May drive University vehicles.

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

Perform other related duties as required.

Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Pacific-12 Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University.  The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations.  As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

REQUIREMENTS
Physical ability to do required work and one year of experience in custodial or general maintenance work.  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work event related overtime and variable shifts.  Overtime is mandatory for athletic events as needed.  Valid driver’s license required.