Maintenance Custodian 1

## Maintenance Custodian 1

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Seattle, WAtime type:
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August 20, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
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- ** Job Description**##
** Custodial Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Custodian 1 to join our team.
**** About the Opportunity
** Our department delivers custodial services to the UW campus that provides exceptionally clean and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Reporting to the Custodial Manager, the Maintenance Custodian 1 is responsible for performing all custodial duties as required to provide clean and sanitary spaces.

This position is for a full-time Custodian at the University of Washington Seattle Campus with hours of Monday through Friday, 5:00 am – 1:30 pm.##

Key Responsibilities  -  100%
* Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, carpets, furniture, chalk boards; clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures; empty trash containers; set-up and move furniture required for special events;
* Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher and vacuum required for the cleaning and custodial maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture; use ladders when required in work assignments;
* Replace light bulbs, tissue and restroom supplies; replace light switches and rewire lamps;
* Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants;
* Construct simple items such as door stops and bookshelves; make routine repairs to locks, floors, walls, ceilings; clean and perform touch up painting of surfaces;
* Under direct supervision, perform minor repairs on electrical circuits, plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions; and clean clogged drains;
* May manually or with self-propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entryways; help maintain campus grounds;
* May operate motorized equipment;
* Set-up and take down equipment, such as chalkboards and easels, and furnishings, such as folding chairs and tables needed for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events;
* Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors; use high speed floor buffers/polishers; vacuum and clean carpets;
* Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures;
* Report need for repair and/or maintenance;
* May wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows;
* May move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis;
* May operate high-pressure washer;
* Perform related duties as required.

This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.## ##

Required Qualifications ## To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification and/or registration.##
** Minimum Qualifications
**** Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.
*** Physical ability to do required work AND one year of experience in custodial or general maintenance 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.##
** Additional Qualifications
*** Regular and predictable attendance is required.
* Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
* Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License or a license recognized as valid by the State of Washington and two years driving experience.##
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Basic computer skills##
** Working Conditions
*** Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.##
** About the Team
** Building Services Department | UW Facilities
** Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
**** Pay Range Minimum:**$45,144.00 annual
** Pay Range Maximum:**$53,148.00 annual
** Other Compensation:**
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