Job Details

- 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.

- 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).

- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

- 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.

Working Title Custodian 1 Classification Title Custodian 1 Location Cheney, WA Project Description Job Summary

* Eastern Washington University is seeking self-motivated, independent workers for **Custodian 1**. Positions in this occupational category perform a variety of custodial, housekeeping, and general maintenance functions to maintain the cleanliness and care of state agencies, facilities, and institutions.

* 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, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses.

* This is an open and continuous recruitment throughout 2022.

* EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees.

Easterns 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the states second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelors and masters degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 masters degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this placethe knowledge that comes from the land.All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before beginning work at EWU . Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Required Qualifications

* Valid drivers license Minimum age of 18, reliable transportation i.e. auto, bus, Uber, Lyft or ride share.

* Physical ability to do the job.

* High School Diploma or GED

* Must have the ability to learn institutional custodial techniques 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* 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.

Other Skills and Abilities Work Schedule

* Varies depending on work site location.

- 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.

- 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).

- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

- 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.

Job Duties % of Time 20 Responsibility / Duty 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, walls, carpets, furniture, etc. This can and will require riding equipment where required. Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 20 Responsibility / Duty Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies (mix only as directed).

Perform cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance from buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment (activities such as removing snow or debris, sweeping sidewalks or stairs).

Perform maid services in housing if required.

May assist in other areas when necessary. Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 15 Responsibility / Duty Strip, clean, buff, and apply floor sealer and floor finish to floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets. Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms and fixtures that are in said facilities in accordance with established practices and procedures. Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Clean, dust and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty wastebaskets and trash containers; empty and clean ashtrays and cigarette urns; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers. Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments. Essential Function Indicator Yes % of Tim