"Custodian 1"

Job Summary

• Eastern Washington University is currently seeking self-motivated, independent workers for Custodian 1. Custodial Services maintains a safe, sanitary and clean environment in order to enhance the learning environment on campus. Duties include sanitation of restrooms, floor and window care, general cleaning of building interiors and surrounding areas, emptying garbage and recycling and arrangement of furniture for campus events.
• EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.
• The salary for this position is $41,844 (minimum) up to $49,296. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance 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 and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
• Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs of, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

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

• Ability to maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem-solving and positive interactions
• Demonstrated initiative; looking for what needs to be done and doing it
• Attention to detail

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 Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Wash interior or easily accessible exterior windows. Cleaning rags and dust mops.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 3
Responsibility / Duty: Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 3
Responsibility / Duty: Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools on an incidental basis.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 2
Responsibility / Duty: Process recycling.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 2
Responsibility / Duty: Lock and unlock assigned buildings; secure building when facilities are not in use by checking for unlocked doors and windows; report any unauthorized occupants; turn out lights.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment

• Workdays and shift times may vary in response to customer needs for special event coverage and/or department needs. Management does retain the right and discretion to modify schedules, building assignments, shifts and/or days for operational purposes.
• The Custodian 1 position can be physically demanding. Successful candidates must be able to pass a pre-placement physical (EWU pays for the physical).
• Successful candidate must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on frequent basis and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Position include prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Candidates must have ability to climb stairs.
• Position includes frequently reaching above shoulders and repeated bending, kneeling, pulling and pushing.
• 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.
• All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Work uniforms are provided by EWU.
• This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees' Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/05/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-2025-2027_2024-12-02.pdf
• After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. Workplace Belonging training will be available on December 1st and should be completed by March 31st, 2026.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Sponsorship not available for this position at this time.

Salary Information

The salary for this position is $41,844 (minimum) up to $49,296. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date

09/25/2025

Open Until Further Notice

No

Closing Date

1/11/2026

Screening to Begin

ASAP

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14317