Nonpermanent Pool - Skilled Trades​/Maintenance​/Custodial​/Grounds

Nonpermanent Pool - Skilled Trades/Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds

Central Washington University is recruiting nonpermanent Skilled Trades/Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds positions to join our team. Depending on the position, this pool may consist of campus-based or remote locations. The salary is dependent on experience and the position, plus the CWU benefits.

CWU is accepting applications for individuals to perform general office support work and to fulfill temporary needs for skilled trades, maintenance, custodial, and grounds duties in various departments. These positions are designated as nonpermanent hourly roles.

• Boiler Operators
• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Floor Layers
• Painters
• Plumbers/Pipe fitters/Steamfitters
• Other skilled trades/maintenance
• Grounds Operations
• Gardening maintenance
• Litter collection
• Raking leaves
• Mowing lawns
• Pulling weeds
• Setting irrigation pipe and sprinklers
• Using a variety of manual tools and equipment
• Custodial work
• Sweeping
• Mopping
• Dusting
• Vacuuming
• Making beds
• Washing windows, walls, and ceilings
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms
• Cleaning kitchens and dining rooms
• Setting up meeting rooms
• Laundry duties

• Physical ability to do the required work
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Prior experience, training and/or education
• Some positions may require additional licenses or certifications

• Each department will have individual preferred qualifications for specific jobs.
• Highlighting prior skilled trades/maintenance related experience and applicable education/training in your application materials will make your application stronger.

Pay: Dependent on position classification and experience, this ranges from $18.75 per hour up to $40.00 per hour.

Applications will be used to develop a pool of applicants for nonpermanent Skilled Trades/Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds positions through September 30, 2026. Selected applicants may be called on short notice to fill positions on an as-needed basis.

Outdoor work will include extreme seasonal temperatures and weather, and may require standing, crawling, bending, walking, climbing while carrying, pulling, pushing, or lifting equipment or tools. Drivers may be required to operate service vehicles or equipment in congested areas.

CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, optional savings plans, and vacation and sick leave plans, depending on employment classification.

Prior to employment, final candidates will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure as required by RCW 28B.112.080 and to submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and disclosed only to those required to have access.

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Our policies affirm and actively promote equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process.

Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at HR.

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