Weekend Custodian

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Custodial Services at the University of Washington is hiring a part-time Weekend Custodian for its Seattle campus. The department provides custodial services to maintain clean and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Reporting to the Custodial Manager, the custodian performs custodial duties to keep campus spaces clean and sanitary. The position works Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and is a permanent, regular position at 50% FTE. This role performs essential services and may be required to work during periods of declared suspended operation.

Requirements

• Physical ability to perform the required work.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding chemicals, supplies, and equipment, and to comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, or a license recognized as valid by Washington State, and two years of driving experience.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms, and fixtures; refill restroom dispensers.
• Clean chalkboards and erasers; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty waste and recycling containers; clean ashtrays and cigarette urns; and replace light bulbs.
• Set up and take down equipment and furnishings for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events.
• Strip, clean, buff, and finish floors; operate high-speed floor buffers and polishers; vacuum and clean carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.
• Lock and unlock buildings and secure facilities by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants.
• Follow instructions for using chemicals, supplies, and equipment and comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Report repair or maintenance needs.
• As needed, wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows.
• As needed, remove snow or debris near buildings or sweep sidewalks and stairs using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
• As needed, operate a high-pressure washer.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• The posting states that UW employees enjoy outstanding benefits and refers applicants to the University of Washington staff benefits website for position-specific information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed