Utility Worker 2 (2 Positions Available)

Central Washington University is recruiting two Utility Worker 2 to join our Custodial Services team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision 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 $39,528 - $45,552 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, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, 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.

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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: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

This position performs a variety of maintenance activities to provide a safe and attractive physical campus environment for the University community that is conducive to learning, living, and working. Performs activities such as fire extinguisher, equipment, lighting, and swimming pool maintenance; furniture repair, moving/delivery of supplies, equipment, and furniture; window washing, set up for special events, snow, and ice removal. This position provides continuous backup and support for Custodial Services, Grounds, and all Facilities Management Department trades' shops. Work is performed professionally and efficiently, incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

Perform all aspects of a Utility Worker 2; duties to include but not limited to:

Maintenance and Repairs:
- Effectively communicate and maintain positive working relations with faculty, staff, students, and the campus community as well as Facilities Management Department (FMD) management team. Perform work in a manner that provides excellent service with nominal to no inconvenience or disruption for the client. Perform quality work that meets or exceeds the expectation and satisfaction of the client.
- Perform work using Best Practices while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures to provide a safe workplace.
- Building entryway and grounds maintenance: sweep/blow building entryways, remove debris, litter, cobwebs, clean cigarette urns, shovel snow and apply sand/ice melt where necessary to ensure safety; including entryways, curb cuts, walkways, and stairs. May operate trucks and tractors to plow and remove snow and ice from campus sidewalks, malls, and parking lots. Clean catch basins, storm drains, roofs, and gutters. Install sandbags during flooding situations. Install, replace, and maintain flags and banners.
- Fire extinguisher maintenance: Inspect, clean and recharge fire extinguishers. Perform monthly inspections and semi-annual maintenance on extinguishers, hydro-test cylinders. Accurately record all information to ensure compliance.
- Equipment maintenance: Repair and maintain custodial equipment, i.e., vacuum cleaners, floor machines, pressure washers, auto scrubbers, water vacuums, carpet extractors (Hydro-Master truck mount) and other related equipment. Repairs may include testing circuits using Fluke multi-meter; diagnostic testing, changing motors, switches, electrical cords, belts, brushes, squeegee lips, water pumps, impellers, and housing parts.
- Lighting maintenance: Knowledge of energy efficient lamps, color rendering, wattage, bulb life, and type of fixtures and emergency lighting. Replace light tubes and bulbs. Cross reference lamps in different brand names. Properly disposal of lamps (universal waste state law) per Environmental Health and Safety and Department of Ecology. Detect fixture problems and inform electrical shop. Clean light diffusers and light fixtures. Replace broken light diffusers. Perform emergency light preventive maintenance. Erect scaffolding, use aerial man lift or ladders to perform maintenance.
- Swimming pool maintenance: Monitor on a regular basis the operation of the swimming pool. Follow proper procedures for pool maintenance.
- Perform water tests daily to determine pH and chlorine levels, total alkalinity, and water temperature. Adjust pool chemistry as needed for proper balance. Calibrate equip, back wash sand filters, change and clean in-line filter strainers, vacuum, and brush pool surfaces.
- Miscellaneous repairs: Repair or replace broken furniture such as tablet armchairs, table legs and tops, including Steelcase furniture, panels, and chairs. Install and repair paper product dispensers, feminine product dispensers, soap dispensers and toilet seats. Install sink faucets, washers, faucet seats and valve stems. Install valve diaphragms, vacuum breakers, flush handle kits and slip joint washers. Clean, repair hardware and hang drapery/blinds.
- Preventative maintenance (PM): In support of trades personnel, assist in maintenance, operation, and repairs of electrical, mechanical, and structural systems on building, grounds, and facilities. Perform quarterly PMs on building uni-vent heating and cooling system; cleaning, lubrication of fan shaft bearings and motor bearings; check, replace motor belts and install new filters.
- Erect, maintain, use, and dismantle equipment such as scaffolding, lifts, ladders, barricades, and temporary fencing.

Moving/Delivery/Set-up:
- Load and unload trucks to move furniture, heavy equipment, surplus, supplies and materials as needed. Prepare equipment to be moved by dismantling and securing equipment to prevent damage. Operate forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other moving equipment.
- Moves: Relocate occupants in buildings and across campus. Communicate with occupants to minimize disruption and to assure efficient, safe, and smooth moves. Communicate/work with space analyst, electricians, telephone /computer personnel to complete moves as needed. Apply specialized knowledge of Steelcase component furniture from a variety of models, styles, as well as other manufacturers of furniture and soft wall partitions to assemble, dis-assemble, re-assemble, adjust, and furnish workstations. Independently, find or substitute necessary components needed to meet workstation requirements. (File Peds, drawers, legs, end panels, cantilever parts, file cabinets, shelves, etc.)
- Event Set Up: Work closely with event organizers. Deliver, set up and tear down for special events on and off campus such as commencement, athletic, Presidential, robotic, and music events. Setup may include, but not limited to; stage decking, ramps, bleachers, chairs, tables, podium, and floor covering. After completion return event site to original condition, under time constraints.
- Window Washing: Clean interior and exterior window glass on the University campus buildings at all levels. Wash exterior windows using window system extension pole and hand squeegee. Use scaffolding, ladders, and aerial lift devices to reach and clean interior and exterior windows.
- Custodial duties: Perform a variety of custodial activities including, restroom cleaning, garbage & recycle, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping & damp mopping floors, wet-vac extraction, and electrostatic spraying. Lock and unlock buildings per schedule.
- Safely operate vehicles and equipment in restricted or congested areas.
- Read, interpret, and process work orders as required. Maintain complete and accurate records such as inventories of furnishings, equipment and supplies as required.
- Enter Time and Attendance daily with accurate work order numbers.
- Respond in emergency situations.
- Ensure all tools, equipment and vehicle are maintained in good working order.
- Keep all storage and work areas clean, well-organized, and safe at all times.
- Attend departmental meetings, safety/training meetings and actively participate in training sessions.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

• Forklift Operator Certification obtained within six months of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Mobile Elevating Work Platform Operator Certification obtained within six months of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguisher Certification obtained within one year of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Experience:
  • Performing custodial or general maintenance.
  • Using ladders, scaffolding, extension poles and/or aerial lifts devices.
  • Repairing and maintaining small equipment.
  • Producing work that meets both quantity and quality expectations while still meeting demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrated willingness 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

• Experience:
  • Performing swimming pool maintenance/ Aquatic Facility Operator Certification.
  • Delivering, moving, and setting up office furniture, partitions, and cubicles.
  • Event set-up such as staging, chairs, and barriers.
  • Portable fire extinguisher maintenance.
  • Operating motorized equipment such as trucks, forklifts, small tractors, and snow removal equipment.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Variety of light fixtures, energy efficient lamps, color rendering, wattage, and emergency lighting.
• Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations.
• Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU `s commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Competencies

• Perform our Best: Interact daily with faculty, students, staff, and others in the campus community in a professional manner. Treat others and be treated with respect; perform with integrity, honesty, and professionalism; participate constructively in open communication; help to resolve issues and difficult situations in ways that reduce conflict and maintain good working relationships; improve work performance and take an active part in generating a mutually supportive environment. Recognize that diversity is an asset and value cultural, physical, and professional differences.
• 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. Ability to separate fact from anecdotes.
• 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: This position is based on the range 33G of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $39,528 and maximum annual salary of $45,552. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Working Conditions: This position will work indoors and outdoors, including work in inclement weather during daylight and dark hours and at times in hot/cold/noisy/dirty/wet/confined areas such as mechanical rooms. This position often requires standing/crawling/bending/walking/climbing ladders and scaffolding/working from heights/carrying (up to 50 pounds) /pulling/pushing/ lifting associated with moving of equipment, furniture and/or tools. Some stooping, kneeling, repetitive motion of arms and hands, and other physical movements as required by assigned tasks and essential functions of the position. Employee will be exposed to hazards typical of waste and recyclables collection, including but not limited to debris, broken glass, or other sharp, broken materials. Frequent use of personal protection equipment such as ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves and filtration masks will be required. Driving service and delivery trucks safely in congested areas is required.

Scheduled hours will vary depending on the needs of the department. Occasional overtime and shift work are required. May be required to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. This position is considered an essential position and availability will be required to respond to university emergencies.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.