Custodian - Nights (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.***Housing & Food Services (HFS)* has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Night Custodian to join their team.**Housing & Food Services supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.In Housing & Food Services, our DEIB statement reads: HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.**Position Purpose**Serve as a team member, performing custodial tasks to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities. Provide customer service for residential students and conferees.**Description of Duties**\* Cleaning and sanitizing kitchens, dining rooms and offices in accordance with established procedures and standards.\* Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispenser.\* Sweeping, moping and vacuuming floors; emptying wastebaskets, trash and recycle containers; replacing light bulbs.\* Dusting and cleaning walls, doors, windows, woodwork, furniture, etc.\* Stripping, cleaning, buffing and applying finish to floors; using high-speed floor buffers/polishers; vacuuming and cleaning carpets.\* Using and maintaining 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.\* Vacuuming furniture, drapery and walls.\* Securing building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; reporting 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.\* 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.\* Drive University vehicles to deliver items and commute to various HFS locations in or around campus\* Perform related duties as required.**Minimum Requirements**Physical ability to do required 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.***Desired Qualifications**Competitive candidates will possess experience that demonstrates:\* Ability to work nights\* 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.\* An eye for detail\* Dedication to a high level of customer satisfaction\* Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License**Conditions of Employment**\* A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.\* Custodians may be assigned to work in a residence hall, apartment complex, office/work area or UW Dining facility.**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$21.28 hourly**Pay Range Maximum:**$23.91 hourly**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit Night Shift (United States of America)This is a temporary position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**0.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**WFSE Campuswide**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 . 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io 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. 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