CWU Custodian 3

400 E University Way, Ellensburg WA

Description

This position is responsible to lead, train, assign, and inspect the work of subordinate staff and performs all custodial activities. The Custodian 3 provides superior customer service to provide a clean and safe work environment.  The specific duties, tasks or combinations of tasks may vary according to the assigned facility(s); facility assignments may be changed to meet the needs of the department.  Work is performed professionally and efficiently, incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect.  All employees are expected to support CWU’s commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Lead Duties - Effectively communicate and maintain positive working relations with faculty, staff, students and the campus community as well as Facilities Management Department (FMD) management team. Perform work in a manner that provides excellent service with nominal to no inconvenience or disruption for the client. Perform quality work that meets or exceeds the expectation and satisfaction of the client - Perform work using Best Practices while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures to provide a safe workplace - Provide training - Lead and instruct subordinate personnel performing various custodial activities from general housekeeping to floor finishing and carpet care - Assign and inspect work assignments for completion; perform monthly building inspections, ensure departmental standards and deadlines are met; report status and condition to supervisors. Provide feedback to supervisor to assist with work assignments and job performance. Review time keeping and work order entries for accuracy - Evaluate the performance of student/temporary assistants - Instruct assigned personnel in the proper cleaning techniques, use of equipment and safety practices while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and procedures to provide a safe workplace.  Lead team safety discussions - Read, interpret, assign and process work orders as required - Initiate applicable work orders for building repair and maintenance within the assigned areas and follow up on the timely completion of those work orders - Assist supervisor in developing, maintaining and coordinating assigned personnel schedules and cleaning schedules - Test, evaluate and recommend new products and equipment meeting Green Seal or other recognized environmental standard for use by the department - Under the direction of Supervisor inventory, order, receive, store and distribute supplies and equipment to staff - Maintain complete and accurate records such as inventories of furnishings, equipment and supplies as required.  Monitor the use and care of equipment and supplies - Safely operate vehicles and equipment in restricted or congested areas - Ensure assigned buildings and areas are clean and safe at all times - Assume additional responsibilities in supervisor’s absence Perform all aspects of custodial duties to include but not limited to: - Clean and sanitize restrooms (toilets, showers, sinks), kitchens and laundry rooms, food production areas, walk-in coolers, dining rooms, retail areas, offices, classrooms, meeting and conference areas and storage rooms - Replenish product dispensers - Clean, sweep, mop, scrub, strip and wax floors; vacuum, shampoo and extract carpets; remove stains and gum using best practice - Wash walls, woodwork, doors, partitions, windows, mirrors, dispensers, vents, pipe, stair railings and light fixtures - Dust and polish furniture, fixtures and remove cobwebs - Empty, clean and reline trash receptacles - Setup/tear down and cleanup for special events - Lock and unlock buildings per schedules and room reservations - Change light bulbs and exit lights - Strip beds lay out linen and make beds. Sort, wash, fold and iron linen - Break down cardboard boxes and place in appropriate locations for recycling - Operate equipment including wet/dry vacuums, backpack vacuums, buffers, auto-scrubbers, portable carpet extractors, truck mount extractor, hand blowers, electrostatic sprayers and high-pressure washers - Moves furniture, equipment and supplies in buildings (up and down stairs) and around campus. Setup/take down of furniture and equipment for conferences/meetings and other special events. Perform cleanup after sports and special events - Maintain outside appearance of building entrances and areas by picking up litter, emptying trash receptacles, removing cobwebs, sweeping walkways, catwalks, stairs, receiving docks - Remove snow and ice by using light to moderate duty motorized equipment, shovel, chipper, and deicer - Enter Time and Attendance daily with accurate work order numbers - Respond in emergency situations - Ensure all tools, equipment and vehicle are maintained in good working order - Keep all work areas clean, well-organized and safe at all times - Attend departmental meetings, safety meetings and actively participate in training sessions - Perform other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -Valid Washington State driver’s license -Experience in -Two years’ performing custodial work and/or general maintenance in a commercial/institutional setting -Using Word, Excel, e-mail, and/or similar software applications to produce written correspondence, documentation, create simple reports, receive and respond to e-mail inquiries, report time, etc. -Working knowledge of: -Equipment such as wet/dry vacuums, backpack vacuums, buffers, auto-scrubbers, portable carpet extractors, truck mount extractor, hand blowers and high-pressure washer -Custodial supplies, chemicals and floor care products and methods -Ability to perform the job duties of the position and meet the physical demands of the working conditions -Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate both orally and in writing in a clear manner -Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences -OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in -One-year lead or supervisory -Managing time and priorities of self and subordinate staff to meet multiple deadlines -Refinishing wood and other hard floor surfaces as well as stain removal and carpet extraction -Testing, evaluating and using environmentally friendly products and methods meeting Green Seal or similar environmental standard -Providing a high level of customer service to a variety of clients Training in -General safety -Related course work -Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations -Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU ‘s commitment to inclusion and diversity Competencies Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21.14.1, CWU employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified if/when a job offer is made. Information about medical and religious accommodations are available here: www.cwu.edu/hr/. Failure to meet the vaccination policy (or approval of a medical or religious accommodation) will result in revocation of the offer. Apply online at (Search Job ID 4437). CWU is an AA/EEO/Title IX/Veteran/Disability Employer.