Custodian; Temporary

Position Purpose

Serve as a team member, performing custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities. Provide customer service for residential students and conferees.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispenser.

• Clean chalkboards; sweep, mop and vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets, trash and recycle containers; empty and clean ashtrays and cigarette urns; replace light bulbs.

• Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, furniture, etc.

• Clean kitchenettes, elevators and stairwells.

• Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors; use high-speed floor buffers/polishers; vacuum and clean carpets.

• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools such as a vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee, or ladder for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture.

• Vacuum furniture, drapery and walls.

• Secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants.

• Set up and take down equipment such as chalkboards and easels and furnishings such as folding chairs and tables needed for meetings, conferences and events.

• Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.

• Report need for repairs and maintenance.

• May operate high-pressure washer.

• Inventory, sort and issue linen and bedding; keep student room inventory records; change and make beds.

• Maintain simple records and produce simple reports.

• Wash vents, radiators, light fixtures, waste receptacles.

• Wash interior and easily accessible exterior windows.

• Perform cleaning and related duties in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, or to sweep sidewalks or stairs.

• Perform various duties related to students checking in and checking out.

• Drive University vehicles to deliver items and commute to various HFS locations in or around campus

• Perform related duties as required.

Physical ability to do required work.

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

Competitive candidates will possess experience that demonstrates:

• Willingness to work any shift

• Ability to understand and produce written and verbal instructions in English

• Ability to effectively interact and communicate in a variety of situations

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Successful as a Custodian or housekeeper.

• An eye for detail

• Dedication to a high level of customer satisfaction.

• A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

• Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License to drive UW vehicles.

• Custodians may be assigned to work in a residence hall, apartment complex, office/work area or UW Dining facility.

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.28 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$23.91 hourly

Other Compensation:

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Benefits:

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Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE Campuswide

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