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

Job Title

Skilled Trades/Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Positions

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 awesome CWU benefits.

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the  academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Rent Cafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.

The Role:

CWU is accepting applications for individuals to perform clerical and/or general office support work in various departments throughout campus and at all centers/sites. These positions are designated as nonpermanent hourly positions.

Job Duties:

Each department will assign job duties specific to their needs. In general these positions may be used to fulfill temporary needs for Skilled Trades/Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds related duties such as:
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

Minimum Qualifications:

Each department will have individual required qualifications for specific jobs. However, in general skilled trades/maintenance jobs require:
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

Pay &

Work Schedule:

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

Hours:

Dependent upon departments needs.

Working Conditions:

Outdoor work will include work in extreme seasonal temperatures and weather including, sun, rain and snow. Often requires standing/crawling/bending/walking/climbing while carrying/pulling/pushing/lifting associated with equipment or tools. May need to drive a service vehicle or equipment in congested areas. Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification.

How To Apply:

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:
Resume including work history, education, training; and Contact information for three professional references. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue as needed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
* Please contact Human Resources at hr or  if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment:
Background Check/Reference Check Process:
Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access. Some positions may be part of a Washington Federation of State Employees Bargaining Unit I Notice to Prospective Employees:
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