Intermittent Custodian

Job Description

Intermittent Custodian – hourly, intermittent position to provide custodial support during regular staff absences at the University of Washington.

As a UW employee, you will help maintain a learning environment that promotes health, safety, and integrity across the Tacoma campus, including restrooms, classrooms, laboratories, student gathering spaces, auditoriums, offices, and conference rooms. You will also serve as a role model for students by demonstrating professional, courteous, and helpful conduct.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms, and fixtures in accordance with UWT campus procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers; apply cleaning chemicals per safety procedures.
• Clean whiteboards and chalkboards; replace classroom supplies; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop or vacuum floors; reset space furnishings; empty trash, recycling, and compost containers; pick up litter on campus grounds; maintain all areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Strip, clean, buff, and apply finish to floors; use floor buffers/polishers; vacuum and deep clean carpets with extraction equipment.
• Use and maintain assigned equipment and hand tools such as vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee, ladder for cleaning and general maintenance; adhere to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.
• Lock and unlock interior spaces; secure the building by checking for unlocked doors and windows and reporting any issues to lead/supervisor and Campus Safety and Security; report unauthorized occupants.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Report needs for repair and/or maintenance.
• May wash interior or reasonably accessible exterior windows.
• May clean and related activities within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, or sweep sidewalks or stairs.
• May move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
• May operate high-pressure washer.
• Perform related duties as required.

Physical ability to do required work.

• Ability to be physically active for the entire shift while completing cleaning tasks, including lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Proper use of safety equipment to prevent injury to self or others.
• Ability to communicate in person, by radio, electronically, and over the phone.
• Ability to use computer equipment to complete reports and timesheets, generate service orders, maintain inventories, etc.

• 1-3 years of custodial, janitorial, or housekeeping experience in schools and/or commercial buildings.
• 1-3 years of floor machine experience, such as buffers or scrubbers.

Pay Range
: $21.28 – $23.91 per hour.

Benefits
:
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Shift
:
Alternate Work Shift.

Temporary or Regular?:
This is a temporary position.

FTE
: 0.00%.

Union/Bargaining Unit
: WFSE Campuswide.

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a diverse, intellectually vibrant environment.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at  or dso.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.