"Custodian 4 - Float Schedule"

Job Summary

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Custodian 4 – Float Schedule

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 $45,912 (minimum) up to $61,356. 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

• One to two years’ experience supervising or directing others in large-scale housekeeping, janitorial, general or building maintenance or custodial work.
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum age of 18.
• Physical ability to do the job.
• Previous cleaning or custodial experience
• Must be able to work different shifts and days
• Must be able to read, write and understand written documents
• Basic Microsoft Office experience including Word, Excel and experience using an email system
• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity

Specific Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have prior cleaning or custodial experience.
• Must be able to work different shifts and days.
• Must be able to read, write and understand written documents.
• Must have basic Microsoft Office experience including Word, Excel, and experience using an email system.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

2 Years Custodial/Lead Custodial experience

Job Duties

Assign and schedule work:

• Determine staffing needs for building activities, such as special events and camps as well as regular needs
• Arrange staff when illnesses and vacations arise
• write job specifications
• deal with emergencies i.e. floods, fire and other issues

Percent of Time: 50

Maintain and establish custodial standards of cleanliness by inspection of assigned areas of responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance of equipment
• Inspection of assigned areas and supplies
• Conduct unit meetings
• Key inspections
• Pick up and return broken and repaired equipment
• Assist in maintaining budget control for labor and materials:
• Organize and distribute overtime according to union contract
• Assess budget needs for the year
• Prorate equipment and supplies to come in on budget allotted for each quarter
• Assess student labor to meet needs and budget for each quarter
• Order linen

Percent of Time: 20

Conduct training:

• Develop and implement training programs, i.e. chemical safety, MSDS sheets, equipment care and general work related subjects.
• Conduct classes and seminars.
• May make training videos
• Bloodborne pathogens classes

Percent of Time: 10

Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and machinery:

• Write specifications
• Write justifications
• Gather estimates
• Evaluate products
• Make recommendations
• Train personnel in proper use and care

Percent of Time: 5

Coordinate provision of Custodial Services with other departments:

• Attend meetings with various department heads and special event coordinators
• Coordinate work requests from other departments with time available as well as staff
• Coordinate outside activities and events with personnel, supplies and time frames
• Collaborate with union on various personnel issues

Percent of Time: 5

Prepare a variety of reports such as analysis of custodial workloads, service requirements and employee job performance:

• Conduct employee evaluations
• Write inter-departmental purchase orders
• Write purchase orders
• Written reports
• Accident/incident reports
• Budget reports
• Track expenditures
• Maintain vendor files
• Submit work orders
• Submit service order requests
• Prepare and distribute departmental memos and letters
• Perform related duties as required:
• Inventory control
• On call 24 hours
• Manage a variety of employees
• Ensure building security
• Work with administrative reports

Percent of Time: 5

Perform duties of Custodian 4, Custodial 3 and/or Custodian 1Percent of Time: 5

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

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 currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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.

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.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Salary Information

The salary for this position is $45,912 (minimum) up to $61,356. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date

11/26/2025

Closing Date

12/5/2025

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/14226