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Custodian 1

Company: Eastern Washington University
Location: Cheney, WA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 01/07/2026
Job Categories: Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration

Job Description

Custodian 1

Custodian 1

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '24-'25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

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

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