About the Department

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.

Working with our Facilities & Operations department which is responsible for Four major buildings and numerous portable buildings.
Primary responsibilities include

• Event Support
  • Set up and take down
• Moving Resources
  • Classroom equipment
  • Faculty Offices
• Daily/Project Cleaning
  • Cleaning floors
  • Cleaning walls
  • Cleaning furniture
  • Dispose of waste/recycling
  • Using industrial strength chemicals
• Operating power cleaning equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

This is an on-call position. Hours and locations within the college will vary depending on need.
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of eighth grade education
• Six months' related work experience preferred
• Possess valid Washington state drivers' license
• Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds in weight
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual

Other Qualifications

Required Online Application Materials

• Online application
• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process

Conditions of Employment

• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment 
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

Physical/Mental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: ability to sit, walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes and/or prepare materials or equipment
• Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate, frequent contact with co-workers, as well as the public
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently

Environmental/Work Conditions

• Frequent use of Custodial equipment
• Exposure to weather; corridors between building are located outdoors

Eligibility Verification

• If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Executive Director of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers.  By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.      

CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES  
 updated hourly rate 7/1/24
 updated hourly rate 7/1/25