Housing Custodial Worker

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Campus Services division is recruiting for experienced Custodial Staff to provide custodial support to the Housing complex. On occasion, this position will need to assist with custodial support during and after large events such as athletic tournaments, concerts and trade shows at the Alaska Airlines Center. Due to the various times events may be scheduled, an applicant should be willing and able to have a flexible work schedule.  

The successful applicant for this position should be self-motivated and self-directed demonstrating a high-level of skill and/or experience in commercial custodial services and in general building upkeep. A variety of the tasks performed by this position are performed independently with limited supervision. The work to be completed is broad in scope and varies depending on many different factors.The duties will include cleaning rooms and carpet cleaning in the residential housing complex.

The successful candidate will have extensive commercial custodial knowledge and experience, experience with commercial janitorial motorized machines such as floor scrubbers, buffers and carpet cleaning machines to include high pressure and truck mounted extractors. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong aptitude for problem-solving. Proficient at multitasking and transitioning seamlessly between tasks, with the capability to work both independently and collaboratively in team environments. Skilled in operating tools and using cleaning chemicals following safe work practices. Proficient in maintaining repair records, ordering parts, and managing inventories. Capable of ordering, transporting, and stocking supplies efficiently. Experienced in safe working practices related to bloodborne pathogens and other biohazards. Adept at reading and interpreting manuals and technical instructions to calculate proportions, percentages, area, and volume for accurate chemical use and application. Flexible with the ability to work variable shifts, overtime, and at different locations. Capable of assuming Lead responsibilities, including scheduling, assigning, and directing work, as well as reviewing completed tasks to ensure successful outcomes. Committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in all aspects of the role. Skilled at working within and leading diverse and inclusive teams toward shared goals, establishing oneself as a key team contributor.

Six years of demonstrated work history within commercial custodial, commercial janitorial or commercial housekeeper sectors. Extensive knowledge of general custodial, janitorial or housekeeping practices and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated work experience in commercial custodial settings that are progressive in nature will be considered.
An unrestricted Alaska driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving criteria is required.

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified. This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

**All APPLICANTS **

Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will be provided priority employment considerations for the first 5 days, when they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position.  Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date.  However, there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply.  

Salary Information: Maintenance Service Worker IV (MSW4) / Step 1 $22.19/hr. (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule).

This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070).

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Heath Franklin, Director of Housing Facilities and Operations, at hlfranklin@alaska.edu or 907-751-7251.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.