WEEKEND CUSTODIAN (16 hours/week; Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a part-time Weekend Custodian to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in various campus facilities. This role offers the chance to contribute to a healthy environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, with shifts on weekends from 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits

Work/life programs

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, fixtures, and furniture.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors and empty waste containers.
• Secure building and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Job description

WEEKEND CUSTODIAN (16 hours/week; Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm)

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Req #: 242781

Department: UW FACILITIES: BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Appointing Department Web Address: https://facilities.uw.edu/

Posting Date: 06/11/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 06/25/2025

Salary: 40% of $3664 - $4024 per month

Shift: Permanent Evening Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20240419-a11y3.pdf)


Please note that this position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.


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.

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. Our teams can be organized into six main groups: Asset Management, Operations, Finance & Administration, Real Estate, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, and Business Intelligence & Technology. The three major units include Finance & Administration group which includes financial, procurement and sourcing, human resources, labor relations, payroll and training & organizational development, communications, and UW capital budgeting leadership to all of UW Facilities (UWF). The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Engineering Services, Sustainability, Project Development and planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Please visit UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities .

Building Services delivers Custodial Services to the UW campus that provides exceptionally clean and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and manages the comprehensive Recycling & Solid Waste Management program.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a

Part-time (16 hours/week) Custodian

to perform all custodial duties as required to provide clean and sanitary spaces.


Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/shower rooms and fixtures in accordance with established procedures and standards; refill restroom dispensers;
• Clean chalkboards and erasers; dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop or vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets, trash, and recycle containers; empty and clean ashtrays and cigarette urns; 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;
• 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 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;
• Perform related duties as required.
  
  
  
  

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Be responsible and accountable.
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
• Exhibit a professional work ethic.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.
  
  
  
  

Requirements include:

• Physical ability to do required work.
  
  
  
  

Additional Requirements include:

• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License or a license recognized as valid by the State of Washington.
  
  

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


Desired:

• Basic computer skills
• Two years driving experience
  
  
  
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
• Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures.
  
  

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready.

Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.


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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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