Custodial Worker (5am - 2pm)

William & Mary; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary is hiring a Custodial Worker for the 5am–2pm shift on campus. The role supports campus cleanliness and safety for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, following APPA standards and using PPE as required.

Responsibilities include cleaning fixtures and surfaces, restrooms, floors, and maintaining storage areas, reporting damages, and responding to service requests. Previous custodial experience is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is desired.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and learn heavy floor care tools.
• Knowledge of safety rules and PPE usage.
• Able to work outdoors in cold and indoor hot conditions.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Meet designated APPA cleanliness standards.
• Clean fixtures, furniture, surfaces, walls and windows.
• Clean restrooms and refill dispensers.
• Empty trash and recycling; remove from building.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum; apply floor finishes.
• Operate power equipment and hand tools for maintenance.
• Report damages and respond to service requests.
• Maintain orderly housekeeping closets and equipment storage.
• Work overtime during peak summer operations.

Skills

English literacy

Operating cleaning equipment

Health & safety awareness

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition:

JR102158 Custodial Worker (5am - 2pm) (Evergreen) (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Custodial Worker (5am - 2pm)

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

William & Mary

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

Custodial Worker positions maintain the cleanliness of campus buildings and ensure a safe, healthy environment at all times for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Daily work responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Meet designated APPA cleanliness standards.
• Clean, dust and wipe fixtures, furniture, surfaces, walls and windows.
• Clean restrooms. Refill and clean restroom dispensers.
• Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles. Remove trash and recycling from the building.
• Sweep, mop and burnish floors. Vacuum, spot clean and extract carpets.
• Strip, scrub and apply cleaners, sealers and finishes to hard surface floors.
• Follow all established workplace safety rules and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of assigned housekeeping closets and equipment storage areas.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on power equipment and hand tools (e.g. empty, clean, rinse and wash; change belts, hoses, brushes and bags).
• Respond to tenant inquiries and requests for service.
• Report building damage or the need for building repairs.
• Report and respond to emergency calls for custodial assistance.
• Lock and unlock buildings as directed. Secure buildings when not in use. Report unauthorized occupants or use.
• Work outside to remove snow, ice and debris from entrances, steps and sidewalks.
• Work overtime, as required, in support of summer operations

Job Description:

Salary: $32,240 ( his position has an established starting rate )

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand English to effectively communicate and understand others, and to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate powered and non-powered cleaning equipment. Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
• Ability to work with and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
• Ability to work outdoors in temperatures below 32 degrees and indoors above 90 degrees.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.; tolerate frequent bending, stooping, and climbing stairs

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial cleaning practices.
• Previous experience working as a custodian is highly desirable.
• Commercial Cleaning experience is a plus.

Conditions of Employment

• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is subject to overtime (both scheduled and unscheduled). This position may work a non-traditional schedule, typically weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility in scheduling and availability to accommodate special events, emergencies, and/or unscheduled work assignments, which typically include working weekends, holidays.
• This position will be required to wear personal protected equipment (PPE) during specific work duties as determined by the department.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.; tolerate frequent bending, stooping and climbing stairs.
• This position has been designated as essential and will require reporting to work when the university is officially closed.

Job Duties

• Perform general custodial and cleaning duties in academic, auxiliary, athletic, administrative and/or residential facilities. (75%)
• Clean, sanitize and maintain living, teaching, studying, work, research, and public spaces, inside, outside, and around campus facilities by following established practices and procedures.
• Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles. Remove trash and recycling from the building.
• Clean, dust, and wipe fixtures, furniture, floors, surfaces, walls, and windows.
• Refill restroom dispensers.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor cleaners, sealers, and finishes to hard surface floors.
• Vacuum, spot clean, and extract carpets.
• Use power equipment and hand tools: vacuums, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, hands‑free or pressure washers, brooms, buckets, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Use step ladders, specialized cleaning tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE) when required in work assignments.- Move furniture to facilitate deep cleaning and prepare floors for refinishing.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on power equipment and hand tools, i.e., empty, clean, rinse, and wash; change belts, hoses, brushes, and bags; etc.
• Responsible for the orderliness/cleanli