Maintenance Custodian 1

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$45,144 - $53,148•Onsite

About The Position

Custodial Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Custodian 1 to join our team. Our department delivers custodial services to the UW campus that provides exceptionally clean and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Reporting to the Custodial Manager, the Maintenance Custodian 1 is responsible for performing all custodial duties as required to provide clean and sanitary spaces. This position is for a full-time Custodian at the University of Washington Seattle Campus with hours of Monday through Friday, 5:00 am – 1:30 pm.

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.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License or a license recognized as valid by the State of Washington and two years driving experience.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain floors, walls, windows, carpets, furniture, chalk boards; clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures; empty trash containers; set-up and move furniture required for special events;
Use power equipment and hand tools such as broom, mop, squeegee, buffer, polisher and vacuum required for the cleaning and custodial maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture; use ladders when required in work assignments;
Replace light bulbs, tissue and restroom supplies; replace light switches and rewire lamps;
Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants;
Construct simple items such as door stops and bookshelves; make routine repairs to locks, floors, walls, ceilings; clean and perform touch up painting of surfaces;
Under direct supervision, perform minor repairs on electrical circuits, plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions; and clean clogged drains;
May manually or with self-propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entryways; help maintain campus grounds;
May operate motorized equipment;
Set-up and take down equipment, such as chalkboards and easels, and furnishings, such as folding chairs and tables needed for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and events;
Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors; use high speed floor buffers/polishers; vacuum and clean carpets;
Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures;
Report need for repair and/or maintenance;
May wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows;
May move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis;
May operate high-pressure washer;
Perform related duties as required.
This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.