Maintenance Custodian 1, Housing & Food Services

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

12d•$45,144 - $53,148•Onsite

About The Position

Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Custodian 1 to join their team. Reporting to Custodian Supervisor, the Maintenance Custodian is responsible for performing custodial and simple maintenance tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities; and providing customer service for residential students and conferees.

Requirements

Physical ability to do required work; AND one year of experience in custodial or general maintenance work.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform routine and minor maintenance and repairs to furniture, locks, floors, walls, ceilings, plumbing fixtures, lighting, partitions, and other building components under the direction of a supervisor.
Clean clogged drains and assist maintenance staff with repairs, projects, and other maintenance activities as assigned.
Maintain areas immediately surrounding assigned facilities by removing snow, debris, and other materials from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, and entryways.
Perform limited grounds maintenance and operate hand tools, small power equipment, or motorized equipment as assigned.
Follow established safety procedures for chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Identify and report maintenance or repair needs and building concerns.
Check doors and windows, assist with securing facilities when not in use, and report unauthorized occupants or other safety and security concerns.
Perform routine and detailed custodial cleaning of residence halls, apartments, offices, dining facilities, and other assigned HFS spaces.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, showers, kitchenettes, elevators, stairwells, common areas, windows, walls, fixtures, furniture, and other surfaces.
Empty trash and recycling and replenish restroom supplies.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, clean, buff, and apply finish to floors.
Vacuum and clean carpets, furniture, and other surfaces.
Operate and maintain floor-care machines, vacuums, high-pressure washers, and other custodial equipment.
Move, arrange, set up, and take down furniture and equipment for residential operations, meetings, conferences, and events.
Support student room preparation, including room inventories, linen and bedding distribution, and bed setup as needed.
Provide responsive customer service to residential students, conference guests, and campus partners.
Perform duties supporting student and conference check-in/check-out and other residential operations, particularly during high-volume transition periods.
This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.