Job Description

Position Summary

Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for maintaining a clean and welcoming environment? Whitworth University is seeking a dedicated Custodian to play a pivotal role in maintaining our beautiful campus. If you take pride in your work and are ready to be part of a dynamic team, this is the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for!

As a Custodian at Whitworth University, you will be an integral part of our Facilities Services team, responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and attractive campus environment. Your work will directly impact the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff, and contribute to the overall excellence of Whitworth University.

Core Responsibilities

• Cleaning responsibilities include but are not limited to: vacuuming, buffing, stripping, waxing, carpet care, and polishing in various buildings including administrative, academic, resident halls, athletic facilities, theme houses, etc.
• Move furnishings, equipment and other items as required.
• Shovel snow and remove ice from sidewalks up to 20 feet from building entrances.
• Maintain inventory levels
• Identify and submit work orders through electronic and/or written documentation
• Communicate daily assignments to student workers who may work in your building.
• Provide strong customer service to all constituents of Whitworth University such as students, employees, guests and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Whitworth considers candidates with a wide range of educational backgrounds. We value the skills and knowledge candidates bring to Whitworth, regardless of the paths they have taken to acquire them.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Physical ability to perform all duties of the position with or without an accommodation, including lifting and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• A high degree of integrity and trustworthiness.
• The willingness and availability to work an evening and or weekend shift.
• Ability to use a variety of cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment to perform the required duties.
• Working knowledge of custodial methods and the proper use of supplies, materials and equipment.
• A positive and professional attitude as a member of the Custodial Services Team.
• Flexibility and curiosity to learn new tasks and procedures.
• Capable of working independently with little direct supervision.
• A commitment to the application of safe work practices in all working environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six months experience in building or institutional custodial work, preferred.
• A valid driver\'s license
• SDS knowledge preferred (OSHA on how to properly handle and use cleaning chemicals)

Position Details

Whitworth is currently recruiting for one opening in the Custodial department. This posting will remain open and recruit for future openings within the department. Candidates are encouraged to apply at any time.

A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate. A resume, cover letter, faith statement, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) professional references will also be required.

You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! Research continues to show that women and BIPOC candidates are less likely to hit the apply button unless they meet all the listed qualifications. One way we are working to overcome this trend is every search committee at Whitworth has a trained Equity Advocate (EA) serving on the team. Our EAs are trained to make space for committees to consider each candidate\'s unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when you click apply, please know that your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position.

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Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

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It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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