Custodial Support Assistant; Part-Time

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LIGO Laboratory (the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory) seeks a highly motivated and skilled part-time Custodial Support Assistant to join its team.

This position is located in Richland, WA.

LIGO Laboratory is a National Science Foundation major facility dedicated to observing the newly discovered gravitational-wave universe. Jointly operated by the California Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the LIGO Laboratory operates world-leading observatories near Richland, WA and Baton Rouge, LA as well as R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and vibrant array of activities related to gravitational-wave physics and astronomy, including detector operations, R&D toward detector improvements, gravitational-wave astrophysics, observatory operations, and education and public outreach.

For more information, please visit the Laboratory website o.caltech.edu.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Facilities Group. This position will be a part of the maintenance staff and report to the Facilities Team Lead. The maintenance staff is responsible for all of the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the entire Observatory and support buildings.

The Custodial Support Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment in designated LIGO Hanford Observatory buildings, including LExC and LSB. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Daily/Routine Cleaning Responsibilities:

• Vacuum vestibules, entryways, entry mats, and all carpeted areas
• Mop all hard-surface floors
• Empty and dispose of trash and recycling
• Dust furniture and fixtures
• Damp-clean tables and surfaces
• Clean interior and exterior of main entry doors
• Spot clean interior glass, light switches, door handles, and visible carpet stains

Exhibit Hall & Auditorium (LExC):

• Wipe and clean all exhibits using LIGO-approved cleaners and techniques (training and materials provided)

Restroom & Shower Facilities:

• Clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, flush valves, counters, and mirrors
• Spot clean restroom partitions
• Refill all restroom dispensers as needed, including hand soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, and feminine hygiene products

Kitchen & Break Areas:

• Sanitize sinks and countertops
• Empty trash
• Clean microwaves
• Refill soap and towel dispensers as needed
• Wipe down door handles and light switches

Monthly Cleaning Tasks:

• Wipe down chairs, baseboards, and moldings
• Perform high dusting of refrigerators, vending machines, air vents, and other elevated surfaces
• Remove spider webs from high corners

As-Needed & Special Services:

• Spot clean carpets using LIGO-provided equipment and cleaning supplies
• Clean outdoor furniture when weather permits
• Provide cleaning assistance in additional lab areas as requested
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• The candidate must have a minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• Must have at least 1 year of related work experience cleaning facilities
• Proficiency with communication skills, written and verbal, and be able to communicate with people who have a broad range of backgrounds and skills
• Must have a valid driver's license at the time of employment and be able to maintain it throughout the course of employment
• Must have the ability to lift 20 pounds of office supplies and equipment

• Working knowledge with standard office computing applications (e.g. Outlook and web applications)
• General knowledge in planning and scheduling work tasks

• Resume

$19.00 - $24.00 Per Hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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