Central Washington University is recruiting a Custodian 1 to join our Student Union Operations team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they work to create a clean, orderly, and safe environment for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $31,092 - $39,852 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You’ll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing for ~10,000 students, health services, police and public safety.

For the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits-perks-discounts.

The Role:

Assists in the custodial cleaning of the Student Union using equipment, hand tools and cleaning chemicals to complete the duties of the job. This position performs custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and care of facilities within assigned areas, ensuring departmental standards are met. Performs other custodial duties and cleaning as required. All employees are expected to support CWU’s commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

• Physical ability to do required work.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience working unsupervised for an extended period of time.
• Experience performing custodial work in a commercial setting.
• Demonstrated ability and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical working knowledge of custodial supplies, cleaning chemicals and floor care products.
• Practical working knowledge of equipment such as steam cleaners, floor scrubbers, polishers, pressure washers, and carpet cleaning equipment.
• Experience performing custodial work in high volume/traffic conditions.
• Chemical safety awareness training.
• A record of promoting inclusivity in the work environment.
• Potential to mentor and educate students who will serve diverse populations.

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At CWU we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: $2,591 /month with periodic increases up to $3,321 /month

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• Resume including work history, education, training; and
  
• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins: October 6, 2022

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Name: Cherie Wilson
Title: Director, Student Union
Email: wilsonc@cwu.edu
Phone: 509-963-1350
Website: http://www.cwu.edu/student-union/

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21.14.1, CWU employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of October 2021. Your vaccination status will be verified if/when a job offer is made. Information about how to apply for medical and religious accommodations are available here: www.cwu.edu/hr/. Failure to meet the vaccination policy (or approval of a medical or religious accommodation) will result in revocation of the offer.

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

This position is part of a Washington Federation of State Employees Bargaining Unit I.