Campus Service Worker Lead - HSC Facilities & Services

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick days

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University in Morgantown is seeking a Lead Custodian to guide Campus Service Workers and temporary staff in general cleaning across the Health Sciences Complex and Cancer Center. You will follow safety rules, train others, and supervise work quality and efficiency.

The role requires leadership experience, custodial knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders. WVU offers strong benefits and a 37.5-hour week as part of a stable, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus custodial training.
• 6–12 months of custodial experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• All qualifications met by employment

Responsibilities

• Lead Campus Service Workers and temp staff, assign tasks, ensure quality and safety.
• Receive work orders and coordinate with Control Center, supervisors, managers.
• Inspect areas and enforce proper cleaning procedures.
• Stay up-to-date on cleaning products, equipment, and safety training.
• Maintain accurate leave records and comply with university policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Custodial equipment

Staff training

Safety procedures

Data entry

Attendance

Team motivation

Policy compliance

Education

Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered custodial equipment

Job description

About the Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Supervisor / Manager, the Lead will provide guidance to assign Campus Service Workers and temporary workers performing general cleaning of assigned areas at the Health Sciences Complex and Cancer Center. Work within Safety codes and regulations. Responsible for training and work of other custodians.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

Leadership duties:

• Team leader, providing guidance to Campus Service Workers and assigned Temporary workers, and any other support personnel as required. Follows procedures and makes work assignments to those individuals assigned to the crew to ensure work is completed in a timely fashion ensuring proper quality and quantity. Inspects completed work assignments of assigned workers to ensure quality control. Ensures that proper safety procedures are used while performing job duties.
• Receives work orders. Interfaces with Control Center, Supervisors, Managers, and/or requesting party to finalize set-up needs, event needs and/or scope of request. Communicates work assignments to employees creating efficiency and a timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Provides continual inspection of assigned area to ensure proper cleaning procedures ad practices are being followed.
• Individual will have remain up-to-date on various cleaning products, equipment, safety procedures, medical monitoring and other associated practices of the custodial field.
• Provides continual updates on progress of assigned areas, maintenance and material needs. Ensures that work group attends training programs, completes assignments, and returns items to proper storage areas and reports areas needing attention.
• Incumbent will be responsible for timely data entry related to leave request, tracking personal information, reviewing balances and maintaining positive leave credit balances. In accordance with the information, incumbent is responsible for overall accuracy and adhering to University Policies related to leave request approvals, documentation up to and including proper use of University equipment and adhering to University Computer Policies regarding security and proper use.

Services Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, disinfects, waxes, and polishes floors, hallways, stairs, elevators, and related fixtures using brooms, mops, rags, brushes, and powered scrubbing, buffing, and waxing machines. Cleans and disinfects bathroom walls, floors, fixtures, stalls, mirrors, lavatories, commodes, and other plumbing facilities. Replenishes bathroom supplies including toilet tissue, towels, and soap.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets, rugs, and upholstery using commercial vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, desks, table tops, file cabinets, bookcases, and related woodwork.
• Empties and clean waste receptacles. Transport trash and waste to disposal area.
• Cleans area around disposal sites.
• Washes and cleans walls, ceiling, doors, windows, radiators, and ventilators.
• Mixes, dilutes, and uses commercial strength disinfectants, germicidal detergents, and other stringent cleaning solutions following established safety procedures. Calculates area to determine amounts of cleaning solutions required.
• Moves, sets up, rearranges, and dismantles desks, tables, chairs, displays and other related equipment using a dolly, hand cart, or physically lifting objects. A minimum of three (3) years progressive responsibility in a leadership role and be proficient in utilizing all equipment.

Pay Grade: 10

Hours: Mon-Fri Afternoon 3p-11p

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus additional training within the custodial field.
• 6 to 12 months of experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years progressive responsibility in a leadership role and be proficient in utilizing all equipment.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must know how to operate powered custodial equipment and how to apply custodial products (cleaners, surface finishes and disinfectants).
• Demonstrated ability to operate powered custodial equipment and train new employees.
• Ability to bend, stoop and carry items as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to apply custodial products (cleaners, surface finishes and disinfectants).
• Ability to read and write and follow safety instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance levels and meet deadlines.
• Ability to motivate wo-workers.
• Proficient in all policies, procedures and protocol related to the custodial department.
• Incumbent must have the ability to operate a computer and accurately enter information.

Physical Demands:

• Good general health and stamina are required. Physical exertion is required in frequent lifting up to 75 lbs - daily
• Long periods of standing - daily
• Long periods of walking - daily
• Climbing, stooping, bending - daily
• Working from ladders and confined spaces - as required
• Lifting of items weighing up to 75 pounds - as required
• Moving furniture and unloading supplies - daily

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

Job Posting: Aug 4, 2026

Posting Classification: Classified

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time