Custodian 1 - AC

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students, and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands, and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.

About the Department

The Facilities Development & Operations Department supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Role

Perform custodial assignments necessary to maintain the cleanliness and care of the institution's state-funded academic facilities. These duties are performed in a team cleaning model with each Custodian 1 position rotating through all of the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Restrooms
  • Restock toilet paper and refill all dispensers as needed.
  • Empty trash, clean, and sanitize all fixtures; clean mirrors.
  • Spot clean and sanitize partitions and doors.
  • Sweep and mop tile floors.
  • Check all fixtures and make a note of any damage or burned-out light bulbs.
• Light Duty
  • Empty trash and reinstall liners.
  • Wipe doorknobs and light switches.
  • Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces.
  • Pick up paper clips, paper, and pencils from the floor; spot clean door glass.
  • Position trash can in a strategic location for the utility specialist to pick up and take to the dumpster.
  • In classrooms, wipe down tables and tablet armchairs, clean white or chalk boards, clean erasers, and restock with chalk.
• Utility Maintenance
  • Interim floor and carpet care (between scheduled major cleaning).
  • Spot cleaning of carpets and haul trash to the dumpster.
  • Polish stairs.
  • Vacuum or sweep stairwells.
  • Clean door glass.
  • Restore and maintain floors.
  • Auto-scrub and burnish floors.
• Project Cleaning
  • Project clean multiple seating.
  • Project clean walk-off mats.
  • Clean lockers and benches.
  • May collect recyclable materials.
  • May set up and remove furniture before special events.
  • May check students in and out, issue linen and bedding, keep student rooms inventory records, and change and make beds.
• Vacuum Buildings
  • Check each trash can before vacuuming under it.
  • Vacuum all traffic areas, and spot vacuum all other areas according to the vacuuming schedule.
  • Remove crumbs, ashes, or other spills on furniture.
  • Reposition all furniture correctly, turn out lights upon completion of the room, and secure area as required.
• Periodic Maintenance
  • Under direct supervision and using appropriate methodology and equipment, perform interim cleaning maintenance or restoration of all floor types on campus and any assigned deep cleaning.
  • Clean and restock custodial closet.
  • Daily operator-level maintenance and use of custodial equipment as required.
  • Move furniture, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
  • Report need for repair and/or maintenance.
  • Wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows.
  • Clean light covers and diffusers.
  • Perform cleaning and related activities in assigned exterior areas using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove debris or to sweep sidewalks or stairs. Any snow removal will be limited to major exterior academic building entrances immediately adjacent to the exterior doors.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive manner in a diverse and inclusive campus community that includes students, staff, academic personnel, facilities management personnel, and custodial co-workers.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a friendly and cooperative manner with students, staff, and faculty at all levels of the organization and in contacts with the public.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively read, write, and follow oral, and/or written instructions as provided by supervisory personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to use effective communication in the performance of custodial or service-related duties.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills to receive, read, and send emails as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computer hardware and software as required to track work orders and record time worked.
• Six months or more of continuous professional work experience.
• Ability to perform essential job function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months or more of professional team cleaning experience.
• Six months or more of experience in performing hot water carpet extraction and/or portable carpet cleaning systems.
• Six months or more of experience in performing hard floor maintenance and restoration, including stripping, refinishing, and burnishing various hard floor surfaces.
• One year or more of experience in professional cleaning in housekeeping, janitorial, building maintenance, or custodial operations.
• One year or more of experience in an educational environment as a custodian.
• One year or more of experience in a service industry position.
• Certified as a CMI Basic and/or Advanced Custodial Technician.

Conditions of Employment

• All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.

Pay

$3,383 - $3,887/month depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

This position is part of bargaining unit B and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Washington Federation of State Employees.