Maintenance Custodian 1

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Intercollegiate Athletics is hiring a Maintenance Custodian 1 to oversee daily custodial work in the arena, stadium, and other assigned areas. Reporting to the Custodian Supervisor 1, this role provides essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation. Work is guided by facility and event needs and supervisor direction.

The position services and maintains athletic facilities, supports events, performs routine custodial and grounds upkeep, completes minor repairs, and operates cleaning and other maintenance equipment. The role requires physical ability to perform the work, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work variable shifts and mandatory event-related overtime as needed.

Requirements

• Physical ability to perform the required work.
• One year of experience in custodial or general maintenance work; equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work event-related overtime and variable shifts; overtime is mandatory for athletic events as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with custodial equipment such as scrubbers, extractors, and sweepers; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Service intercollegiate athletic facilities and provide standby before, during, and after events, practices, banquets, press conferences, meetings, and luncheons.
• Assist with event setup, furniture and equipment arrangement, restroom servicing, facility troubleshooting, and reporting emergencies to the supervisor or appropriate University authorities.
• Maintain sports complexes, arenas, stadiums, meeting rooms, locker rooms, training rooms, classrooms, equipment rooms, restrooms, and other public areas.
• Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, carpets, furniture, sports equipment, and wipe boards; sanitize and restock restrooms and showers; replace light bulbs; and empty trash and recycling containers.
• Set up and move furniture for sporting and special events.
• Remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, and entryways, manually or with self-propelled equipment; mow grass; and help maintain grounds around athletic facilities.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work under supervisor direction, including repairs to lights and fixtures, moving partitions, and unclogging drains and sewer lines.
• Construct simple items such as bookshelves and cabinets, and clean and paint surfaces.
• Use power and motorized equipment, hand tools, ladders, buffers, polishers, vacuums, and blowers.

Benefits

• Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions.
• The university describes outstanding benefits and opportunities for professional growth; details are available on its staff benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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