Custodian

Posting Details

Working Title:

Custodian 1

Posting Number: 2025043CP

Location:

Cheney campus, Spokane County

Term: 12 months per year

Start Date:

ASAP

Salary: $41,844 to $49,296, based on experience

• Custodian 1 provides a safe, sanitary and clean environment to enhance the learning environment on campus.
• Duties include sanitation of restrooms, floor and window care, general cleaning of building interiors, surrounding areas, emptying garbage and recycling, and arranging furniture for campus events.
• EWU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, disability, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, tuition waiver, sports tickets, and access to campus facilities.

• Use and maintain assigned power equipment, hand tools, buffers, and other cleaning equipment for floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Follow instructions for the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Perform cleaning activities within a reasonable distance from buildings, including removing snow or debris.
• Assist with maid services in housing if required.
• Strip, clean, buff, and apply floor sealer and floor finish to floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and associated fixtures.
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required.
• Wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows; cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
• Process recycling.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use.

• Workdays and shift times may vary to accommodate special events.
• The position may be physically demanding; candidates must pass a pre-placement physical.
• Successful candidate must pass a background check before beginning employment.
• Must comply with EWU immunization policy (MMR).
• Uniforms are provided by EWU.
• Position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• After starting, required training via Canvas, including Workplace Belonging training by 31 March 2026.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available.

• Pre-placement physical test required.
• Hearing test required.
• Protective equipment such as gloves, goggles/face shield, ear plugs, respiratory protection, rubber boots are required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking; ability to climb stairs.
• Frequent reaching above shoulders, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing.
• Involvement in receipt or accountability for university funds.

• Minimum age of 18.
• Physical ability to perform the job.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to learn institutional custodial techniques and requirements.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Team-oriented worker with flexibility to assist coworkers.
• Ability to work any shifts and days.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written documents.
• Responsive and flexible approach supportive of needs of students, faculty, staff, and public.

• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of various custodial equipment.
• Prior professional housekeeping or custodial experience.
• Institutional or industrial custodial experience.
• Able to work overtime/extended hours on occasion.

• Maintain a safe, safety-conscious workplace.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships.
• Demonstrate initiative and self-starting behavior.
• Attention to detail.

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining how you meet required qualifications.
• Mission statement response regarding EWU’s mission.

• DD214 Form