Conference Center Custodian (Temporary)

Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Our School of Environmental and Forest Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for a temporary, half-time Custodian at the Olympic Natural Resources Center ( , a remote site of the University of Washington located in Forks, Washington (approximately 3.5 hours northwest from Seattle). This site has a 57-bed conference center with 2 meeting rooms. The Conference Center operates 7 days per week. There is potential for a job extension or permanent status dependent on performance and funding.

Under general supervision this individual will:

Perform custodial duties under general supervision to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities along with setting up/taking down meeting rooms within ONRC.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms, overnight lodging, meeting rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards, refill restroom dispensers.

• Clean whiteboards and erasers; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop or vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers; replace light bulbs.

• 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.

• Vacuum and clean carpets.

• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools such as vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee, ladder for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.

• Lock and unlock buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report unauthorized occupants.

• 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 the interior or easily accessible exterior windows.

• May perform cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris or sweeping sidewalks or stairs.

• May move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.

• May operate high-pressure washer.

• Strip bedding, count bedding items, bag begging, ready bedding items for transportation to commercial laundry; change and make beds. Occasionally drive laundry to a commercial laundry firm and pick up clean laundry before returning to ONRC.

• Maintain compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Provide outstanding customer service when interacting with Conference Center guests and other users of ONRC facilities.

• Drive Golf Car and UW vehicles.

• Perform related duties as required.

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time.

Minimum Requirements :

• Physical ability to do required work.

• Possess valid Driver's License.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired Requirements :

• Prior experience as a custodian or housekeeper.

• Ability to understand and produce written and verbal instructions in English.

• Ability to effectively interact and communicate in a variety of situations.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Detail oriented.

• Dedication to a high level of customer satisfaction.

Conditions of employment :

Must be available on days, evenings, and weekends. Conference facilities operate 7 days a week. A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification is required prior to hiring.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$44,256.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$49,740.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

50.00%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer ( . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.