Custodian 3 (Lead)

Central Washington University•Ellensburg, WA

44d•$41,004 - $54,504•Onsite

About The Position

Central Washington University is recruiting a Custodian 3 to join our Custodial Services team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $41,004 - $54,504 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: 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 2022-2023 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. RentCafe 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. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A 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. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator. The Role: This position is responsible to lead, train, assign, and inspect the work of subordinate staff and performs all custodial activities. The Custodian 3 provides superior customer service to provide a clean and safe work environment. The specific duties, tasks or combinations of tasks may vary according to the assigned facility(s); facility assignments may be changed to meet the needs of the department. Work is performed professionally and efficiently, incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence. Facilities and Skilled Trades employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by contributing to a sustainable campus environment and by supporting and creating spaces where students, faculty, and staff feel welcome, safe, and comfortable.

Requirements

Valid Washington State driver's license
Two years' performing custodial work and/or general maintenance in a commercial/institutional setting
Using Word, Excel, e-mail, and/or similar software applications to produce written correspondence, documentation, create simple reports, receive and respond to e-mail inquiries, report time, etc.
Equipment such as wet/dry vacuums, backpack vacuums, buffers, auto-scrubbers, portable carpet extractors, truck mount extractor, hand blowers and high-pressure washer
Custodial supplies, chemicals and floor care products and methods
Ability to perform the job duties of the position and meet the physical demands of the working conditions
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate both orally and in writing in a clear manner
Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment.
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Nice To Haves

One-year lead or supervisory
Managing time and priorities of self and subordinate staff to meet multiple deadlines
Refinishing wood and other hard floor surfaces as well as stain removal and carpet extraction
Testing, evaluating and using environmentally friendly products and methods meeting Green Seal or similar environmental standard
Providing a high level of customer service to a variety of clients
General safety
Related course work
Ability to incorporate a variety of perspectives and relevant societal issues into everyday conversations.
Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate and maintain positive working relations with faculty, staff, students and the campus community as well as Facilities Management Department (FMD) management team.
Perform work in a manner that provides excellent service with nominal to no inconvenience or disruption for the client.
Perform quality work that meets or exceeds the expectation and satisfaction of the client
Perform work using Best Practices while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures to provide a safe workplace
Provide training
Lead and instruct subordinate personnel performing various custodial activities from general housekeeping to floor finishing and carpet care
Assign and inspect work assignments for completion; perform monthly building inspections, ensure departmental standards and deadlines are met; report status and condition to supervisors. Provide feedback to supervisor to assist with work assignments and job performance. Review time keeping and work order entries for accuracy
Evaluate the performance of student/temporary assistants
Instruct assigned personnel in the proper cleaning techniques, use of equipment and safety practices while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and procedures to provide a safe workplace. Lead team safety discussions
Read, interpret, assign and process work orders as required
Initiate applicable work orders for building repair and maintenance within the assigned areas and follow up on the timely completion of those work orders
Assist supervisor in developing, maintaining and coordinating assigned personnel schedules and cleaning schedules
Test, evaluate and recommend new products and equipment meeting Green Seal or other recognized environmental standard for use by the department
Under the direction of Supervisor inventory, order, receive, store and distribute supplies and equipment to staff
Maintain complete and accurate records such as inventories of furnishings, equipment and supplies as required. Monitor the use and care of equipment and supplies
Safely operate vehicles and equipment in restricted or congested areas
Ensure assigned buildings and areas are always clean and safe
Assume additional responsibilities in supervisor's absence
Clean and sanitize restrooms (toilets, showers, sinks), kitchens and laundry rooms, food production areas, walk-in coolers, dining rooms, retail areas, offices, classrooms, meeting and conference areas and storage rooms
Replenish product dispensers
Clean, sweep, mop, scrub, strip and wax floors; vacuum, shampoo and extract carpets; remove stains and gum using best practice
Wash walls, woodwork, doors, partitions, windows, mirrors, dispensers, vents, pipe, stair railings and light fixtures
Dust and polish furniture, fixtures and remove cobwebs
Empty, clean and reline trash receptacles
Setup/tear down and cleanup for special events
Lock and unlock buildings per schedules and room reservations
Change light bulbs and exit lights
Strip beds lay out linen and make beds. Sort, wash, fold and iron linen
Break down cardboard boxes and place in appropriate locations for recycling
Operate equipment including wet/dry vacuums, backpack vacuums, buffers, auto-scrubbers, portable carpet extractors, truck mount extractor, hand blowers, electrostatic sprayers and high-pressure washers
Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in buildings (up and down stairs) and around campus. Setup/take down of furniture and equipment for conferences/meetings and other special events.
Perform cleanup after sports and special events
Maintain outside appearance of building entrances and areas by picking up litter, emptying trash receptacles, removing cobwebs, sweeping walkways, catwalks, stairs, receiving docks
Remove snow and ice by using light to moderate duty motorized equipment, shovel, chipper, and deicer
Enter Time and Attendance daily with accurate work order numbers
Respond in emergency situations
Ensure all tools, equipment and vehicle are maintained in good working order
Keep all work areas clean, safe and well-organized.
Attend departmental meetings, safety meetings and actively participate in training sessions
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

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

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