Maintenance Custodian

Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland, WA
Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform a blended role of custodial services and facilities systems support. Providing a wide range of custodial and groundskeeping support services to maintain cleanliness and care of college facilities and grounds, events and programs. Engaging with maintenance systems, data management, and preventive/predictive maintenance activities. Supports the college’s transition toward data driven facilities operations by monitoring, documenting, and improving asset performance and maintenance practices.

Requirements

  • 1 year experience in related custodial and/or grounds work preferred
  • Excellent verbal, written and email communication skills
  • Knowledge of cleaning and groundskeeping chemicals
  • Experience with computerized maintenance management systems preferred
  • Basic understanding of building systems, automation systems, or IoT devices
  • Intermediate computer skills (Excel preferred for tracking/reporting)
  • Possess valid Washington state drivers’ license
  • Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds in weight
  • Pesticide License or ability to gain license within 6 months of hire date

Nice To Haves

  • Post High School education relevant degree or certifications preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform cleaning, sanitizing, and custodial maintenance of campus spaces.
  • Maintain restrooms, classrooms, labs, and public areas
  • Operate and maintain custodial equipment
  • Support event setups and campus readiness
  • Ensure safe and compliant chemical use and storage.
  • Maintain exterior walkways and entrances
  • Respond to snow or weather, inspect area daily for icy conditions, remove snow and apply deicer as necessary.
  • Perform landscaping installation and maintenance; mow grass, rake leaves, sweep, weed, and edge gardens; manually or with self-propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, ਆnd entry ways; remove snow and apply deicer as needed; perform other routine campus grounds upkeep
  • Operate, maintain and repair power equipment and hand tools such as lawn mowers, blowers, and snow removal equipment
  • Maintain parts and equipment supplies, parts catalogs and grounds equipment maintenance records; use building control systems to effectively manage irrigation, and conservation efforts
  • May instruct other employees and contracted service workers in routine custodial, grounds, or maintenance techniques
  • Improve work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through professional development trainings
  • Follow written and verbal instructions regarding special projects and other requests; follow college policies, procedures, and safety regulations
  • Perform duties of custodian, groundskeeper and utility worker
  • Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality
  • Collaborating with Facilities Manager and Director to improve workflows
  • Promote a proactive, preventative maintenance culture

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan
  • sick leave accrues upon employment
  • vacation accrues at 12 days (up to 23 days) per year.
  • 13 paid holidays effective upon employment
  • 4 paid personal days after successful completion of the probation period.
  • bereavement leave
  • employee assistance program
  • free tuition
  • reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center
  • reduced Bus Fare
  • professional development opportunities
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