Temporary Custodial

Temporary Custodial

Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

We support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

As our temporary custodian, you will perform custodial assignments necessary to maintain the cleanliness and care of the facilities including academic, residential, and athletic.

A basic list of responsibilities include:

• Emptying trash
• Dusting
• Vacuuming
• Checking fixtures and making note of damage
• Interim floor and carpet care
• Spot cleaning of carpets
• Polishing
• Cleaning door glass
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Operating cleaning equipment
• Cleaning lockers and benches
• Setting up and removing furniture
• Assisting as required on snow removal
• Mixing chemicals for cleaning
• Disinfecting, cleaning and sanitizing
• Stripping, cleaning, buffing and applying finish to floors

High school graduate or equivalent

Effectively read, write and follow oral and/or written instructions as provided by management

Effective communication skills

Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Experience in housekeeping, janitorial, general or building maintenance or custodial work in an educational environment

Proven ability to work independently and in groups

$18.44/hour

This position is covered by a Washington Federation of State Employees bargaining union.

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.

Open continuously

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.