Maintenance Custodian

Seattle WA

Description

Housing and Food Services (HFS) at the University of Washington is pleased to announce an opening for a Maintenance Custodian. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a team member, performing custodial and simple maintenance tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities. Provide customer service for residential students and conferees. Construct simple items such as door stops and bookshelves; make routine repairs to furniture, locks, floors, walls, ceilings; clean and paint surfaces; Under the direction of the supervisor, perform minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs including plumbing fixtures, lights and partitions; clean clogged drains and sewer lines; Assist maintenance staff in completing repairs and projects May manually or with self-propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways, entry ways; mow grass; help maintain campus grounds; Set-up and move furniture May operate motorized equipment; Operate a computerized maintenance management system. Perform all duties of an HFS Custodian including: Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispenser. Clean chalkboards; sweep, mop and vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets, trash and recycle containers; empty and clean ashtrays and cigarette urns; replace light bulbs. Dust and clean walls, doors, windows, woodwork, furniture, etc. Clean kitchenettes, elevators and stairwells. Strip, clean, buff and apply finish to floors; use high-speed floor buffers/polishers; vacuum and clean carpets. Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools such as a vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee, or ladder for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets and furniture. Vacuum furniture, drapery and walls. Secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants. Set up and take down equipment such as chalkboards and easels and furnishings such as folding chairs and tables needed for meetings, conferences and events. Follow written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures. Report need for repairs and maintenance. May operate high-pressure washer. Inventory, sort and issue linen and bedding; keep student room inventory records; change and make beds. Maintain simple records and produce simple reports. Wash vents, radiators, light fixtures, waste receptacles. Wash interior and easily accessible exterior windows. Perform cleaning and related duties in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, or to sweep sidewalks or stairs. Perform various duties related to students checking in and checking out. Drive University vehicles to deliver items and commute to various HFS locations in or around campus. Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Physical ability to perform work and one year of experience in custodial or general maintenance work. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may substitute for required qualifications. Desired Qualifications: 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. What's in it For You: Full benefits, including medical and dental insurance and retirement. Paid vacation and sick leave, as well as 10 paid holidays a year and one personal day. Subsidized transit and parking passes. Work for a mission-driven organization that is focused on providing the best possible living and learning environment for our students. Condition of Employment: A valid Washington State driver's license. A satisfactory outcome from the reference check process. The salary range is $2,956 - $3,648/month + benefits. To be considered, apply and update your profile and application by the end of the day on October 26, 2021.