University of Washington Hiring for FLOOR LAYER (FIXED DURATION/NON-PERMANENT) Job at Seattle, WA Full Time

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.

Please visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: https://facilities.uw.edu/.

Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture.

Facilities’ Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity open for a Non-Permanent Floor Layer.

Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, perform journey-level flooring work in the installation and repair of a wide variety of flooring treatments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Scrape, chip and clean surfaces to prepare for installation of covering.

Apply adhesives, pastes and grouts.

Remove and install tile, linoleum, specialty vinyl and rubber cover base.

Install all types of carpet; measure and cut padding and carpet to size; sew trim and tack in place.

May develop cost estimates for installation and repairs.

Operate power carpet stretcher, electric hammer and drill, use chisel, knife, carpet shears, needle and thread.

Inspect surfaces for damages, estimate time and materials for repair.

Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status/work progress, needed materials and equipment.

Operate machinery such as forklifts, scissor-lifts, and high rangers.

Load and unload materials and supplies.

Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.

May instruct semiskilled workers.

Communicate and collaborate with other UW Facilities shops to facilitate work.

Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).

Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.

Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.

Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.

Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.

Other duties as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.

Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.

Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.

Be responsible and accountable.

Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.

Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.

Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.

Exhibit a professional work ethic.

Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Education & Experience

Required

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a floor layer or carpet layer; OR full journey status as a floor layer or carpet layer in a union; OR four years’ applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team.

Demonstrated excellent effective verbal and written communication skills.

Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired

Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) regulations.

Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products

Conditions of Employment

May be required to accept variable work shift.

Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety precautions.

Ability to lift and move heavy material may be required.

Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job.

Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job.

Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center.

Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.