Maintenance Custodian

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Salary: $4,654.00 –
$4,940.00 Monthly

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 26C456

Location: Kirkland,
WA

Department:

Closing: 7/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Located just outside of Seattle, WA,Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public
institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor’s degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math.LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern
shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within
minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.
Learn more about LWTech’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes

LWTech is committed to
increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of
6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational
outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students
and community. Questions regarding the College’s commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more
information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link.

Summary of
Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, perform a blended role of custodial services and facilities systems
support. Providing a wide range of custodial and groundskeeping support services to maintain cleanliness and care of college facilities and
grounds, events and programs. Engaging with maintenance systems, data management, and preventive/predictive maintenance activities. Supports
the college’s transition toward data driven facilities operations by monitoring, documenting, and improving asset performance and
maintenance practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Custodial Functions:

• Perform cleaning, sanitizing, and
  custodial maintenance of campus spaces.
• Maintain restrooms, classrooms, labs, and public areas
• Operate and maintain
  custodial equipment
• Support event setups and campus readiness
• Ensure safe and compliant chemical use and
  storage.
• Maintain exterior walkways and entrances
• Respond to snow or weather, inspect area daily for icy conditions, remove
  snow and apply deicer as necessary.

Grounds Functions

• Perform landscaping installation and maintenance; mow grass, rake
  leaves, sweep, weed, and edge gardens; manually or with self-propelled equipment remove snow or debris from sidewalks, stairs, driveways,
  and entry ways; remove snow and apply deicer as needed; perform other routine campus grounds upkeep
• Operate, maintain and repair
  power equipment and hand tools such as lawn mowers, blowers, and snow removal equipment
• Maintain parts and equipment supplies, parts
  catalogs and grounds equipment maintenance records; use building control systems to effectively manage irrigation, and conservation
  efforts
• May instruct other employees and contracted service workers in routine custodial, grounds, or maintenance
  techniques
• Improve work methods, knowledge of equipment, supplies and safety through professional development
  trainings
• Follow written and verbal instructions regarding special projects and other requests; follow college policies, procedures,
  and safety regulations
• Perform duties of custodian, groundskeeper and utility worker
• Regular and satisfactory attendance
  and punctuality
• Coordination, Training and Continuous Improvement
• Collaborating with Facilities Manager and Director to
  improve workflows
• Promote a proactive, preventative maintenance culture

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post High
  School education relevant degree or certifications preferred
• 1 year experience in related custodial and/or grounds work
  preferred
• Excellent verbal, written and email communication skills
• Knowledge of cleaning and groundskeeping
  chemicals
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems preferred
• Basic understanding of building systems,
  automation systems, or IoT devices
• Intermediate computer skills (Excel preferred for tracking/reporting)
• Possess valid
  Washington state drivers’ license
• Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds in weight
• Pesticide License or ability to gain
  license within 6 months of hire date

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Compensation & Work
Schedule
This is a 40 hour per week position. This is a union covered position. As defined by the current classified bargained
agreement, newly hired employees shall be placed between Step 1 $4,654 and Step 5 $4,940 of the salary schedule in Appendix A of the IUOE
Bargaining Agreement. Ongoing (Step 6- Step 11) step advancement is defined by the IUOE bargained agreement. Salary placement for current
IUOE employees is per the IUOE bargained agreement. The IUOE Bargained Agreement and Appendix can be found here.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance
benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation
Plan; sick leave accrues upon employment and vacation accrues at 12 days (up to 23 days) per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays effective
upon employment and 4 paid personal days after successful completion of the probation period. Full time, classified employees have access to
bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare,
professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit:lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/

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