Custodian 2

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

2d•$3,327 - $4,406•Onsite

About The Position

As the Custodian 2 for Student Affairs, you will help maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of residence halls, apartments, dining facilities, and other campus spaces. Under general supervision, you will perform a variety of custodial and minor maintenance tasks, including commercial cleaning and basic repairs. In this role, you must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and operate industrial cleaning equipment and power tools such as high-speed buffers, burnishers, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, and hand drills. You will clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, and similar facilities, as well as perform minor maintenance duties such as caulking, replacing toilet seats, lavatory handles, outlet covers, and making minor furniture repairs. You must be able to move and transport heavy items, including tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, and supplies. This position requires the ability to frequently bend, stoop, lift, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds, stand and walk continuously throughout your shift, and climb and work from ladders. You may also have the opportunity to supervise lower-level staff.

Requirements

Ability to do required work.
Ability to read and write.
Six months experience in custodial, general or building maintenance, grounds keeping, or semi-skilled carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing repair work; OR equivalent education/experience.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Nice To Haves

Willingness and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Willingness and ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment and power tools such as high-speed buffers, burnishers, shampooers, vacuum cleaners, and hand drills.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, lift, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout your shift.
Ability to climb and work from ladders.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of custodial and minor maintenance tasks, including commercial cleaning and basic repairs.
Clean restrooms, classrooms, residence halls, offices, and similar facilities.
Perform minor maintenance duties such as caulking, replacing toilet seats, lavatory handles, outlet covers, and making minor furniture repairs.
Move and transport heavy items, including tables, furniture, cleaning equipment, and supplies.
Supervise lower-level staff (potential opportunity).