MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN - University of Washington

Req #: 240561 Department: HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES Posting Date: 11/05/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 11/19/2024 Salary: $3,492 - $4,216 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf) **MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN** Housing & Food Services (HFS) supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service. In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads: HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Construct simple items such as door stops and bookshelves; make routine repairs to furniture, locks, floors, walls, ceilings; clean and paint surfaces; + Under the direction of the supervisor, perform minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs including plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions; clean clogged drains and sewer lines. + Assist maintenance staff in completing repairs and projects + May manually or with self-propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entry ways; mow grass; help maintain campus grounds. + Set-up and move furniture. + May operate motorized equipment. + Operate a computerized maintenance management system.Perform all duties of an HFS Custodian including: + Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispenser. + Clean chalkboards; sweep, mop and vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets, trash and recycle containers; empty and clean ashtrays and cigarette urns; replace light bulbs. + Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, furniture, etc. + Clean kitchenettes, elevators and stairwells. + Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors; use high-speed floor buffers/polishers; vacuum and clean carpets. + Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools such as a vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee, or ladder for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture. + Vacuum furniture, drapery and walls. + Secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants. + Set up and take down equipment such as chalkboards and easels and furnishings such as folding chairs and tables needed for meetings, conferences and events. + Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures. + Report need for repairs and maintenance. + May operate high-pressure washer. + Inventory, sort and issue linen and bedding; keep student room inventory records; change and make beds. + Maintain simple records and produce simple reports. + Wash vents, radiators, light fixtures, waste receptacles. + Wash interior and easily accessible exterior windows. + Perform cleaning and related duties in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, or to sweep sidewalks or stairs. + Perform various duties related to students checking in and checking out. + Drive University vehicles to deliver items and commute to various HFS locations in or around campus + Perform related duties as required. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Physical ability to do required work and one year of experience in custodial or general maintenance work. _Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as license/certification/registration._ **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** Competitive candidates will possess experience that demonstrates: + Willingness to work any shift + Ability to understand and produce written and verbal instructions in English + Ability to effectively interact and communicate in a variety of situations + Work independently with minimal supervision. + Successful as a Custodian or housekeeper + Experience with computerized maintenance management system + An eye for detail + Dedication to a high level of customer satisfaction **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** + A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background check is required prior to hire. + A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes. + Membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Union. + Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver's License.* Maintenance Custodians may be assigned to work in a residence hall, apartment complex, office/work area or UW Dining facility. This position may be assigned to support the HFS maintenance team during times during peak volume times. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.