Maintenance Custodian - Float - Internal

2021006CP

Maintenance Custodian - Float

4678H

No Exemption

C99227

Non-Exempt

BU 1

100

CS - 34X

$35,064 – $45,300

As soon as possible

12

Cheney, WA

Spokane

Yes - Both

Vara Lyn Conrath

vconrath@ewu.edu

Please Note: This is an internal recruitment open to current benefits eligible Eastern Washington University employees only. Eastern Washington University is seeking a self-motivated, independent, worker for a Maintenance Custodian – Floating Schedule. This position performs custodial duties and routine maintenance work on building, facilities and equipment. This position performs work of a Custodian 1 & 2 when needed.

On top of salary, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life, and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 11 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU event and sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses.

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to our primary campus in Cheney, we also offer programs in Spokane’s innovative University-District, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

• Successful candidate must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on frequent basis and carry up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis. Successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-placement physical.
• This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
• This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Vara Lyn Conrath at vconrath@ewu.edu.

Yes

Yes

Yes

• Gloves, goggles/face shield, ear plugs, respiratory protection and rubber boots; * University, local, and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed

• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum age of 18
• Physical ability to do the job
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have the ability to learn institutional custodial technique and requirements.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Must be a team-oriented worker with flexibility to assist fellow coworkers throughout campus.
• Must be able to work any shifts and any days.
• Must be able to read, write and understand written documents.
• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of various custodial equipment.
• Prior professional housekeeping or custodial experience.
• Institutional or industrial custodial experience
• Able to work overtime/extended hours on occasion.

Floating

Varies depending on work site location

02/18/2021

No

02/28/2021

ASAP

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
1.Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2.Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3.Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4.Applicant Certification – please download the Certification form (link is provided in the next field); then complete and sign the form, and upload it to this link.
5.Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants for employment at any Washington State institution of higher education, are required to provide a signed statement verifying information about their history of prior sexual misconduct and providing authorization for current and previous employers to disclose relevant records to Eastern Washington University.

All applicants are required to download the statement linked below, complete and sign it, and then attach the signed statement as part of their job application: Required Applicant Certification .

Attach the completed and signed certification to the document link called Applicant Certification.

Application

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Basic Function: Perform custodial duties and routine maintenance work on buildings, facilities and equipment.
PRIMARY DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and repair a variety of heavy duty floor machines such as auto scrubbers, buffers and vacuums; replace drive wheels, shafts, bearings, gears, valves and electrical switches. Oil motors and clean all terminals, maintain all equipment in the area. Organize resources to do repairs in the field whenever possible. Maintain an appropriate stock of parts in the shop to perform necessary repairs and services. Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washer, high speed buffers and vacuum, broom, mop, squeegee for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, carpets, furniture, etc.

Yes

20

Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance tasks on all assigned custodial equipment on a regularly scheduled basis.

Yes

4

Instruction: Instruct other personnel in routine maintenance and custodial techniques.

Yes

25

Carpet/Furniture cleaning: Clean carpets/ furniture using special techniques and care learned during certification.

Yes

1

Dispenser Repairs/Installs: Repair and install toilet tissue, paper towel, liquid and powdered soap and feminine hygiene dispensers.

Yes

3

Staff Relations: Work with supervisors and staff to create a sense of ownership and responsibility for their equipment. This will be accomplished through formal training, open and ongoing dialogue on such topics as operations, light maintenance and general care of equipment.

Yes

1

Safety: Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.

Yes

1

Building Security: Lock and unlock buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and window; report any unauthorized occupants; turn out lights.

Yes

4

Documentation & Tracking: Assist in maintaining inventory of custodial equipment and parts as well as updating Aim to show the status of work orders.

Yes

6

Windows: Wash windows inside and out as assigned by supervisor.

Custodial: In addition to items listed above the employee will be expected to do all levels of Custodial work proficiently.

Staff Relations: Work with supervisors and staff to create a sense of ownership and responsibility for their equipment. This will be accomplished through formal training, open and ongoing dialogue on such topics as operations, light maintenance and general care of equipment.

Other related duties: As deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Yes