Custodian

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-Changing Impact

Culture of Excellence

We’re Here for You

Sweet Home Alabama

A Place for Everyone

Job summary

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming campus spaces—restrooms, classrooms, and common areas—through cleaning tasks and by caring for equipment.

You will support events by arranging tables and chairs, participate in building inspections, and collaborate with a team to meet high standards of cleanliness and safety across the university.

Qualifications

• Level I requires ability to read and write.
• Level II requires reading and writing and 2 years custodial floor care experience.
• Substitutions allowed: education may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleans university buildings (restrooms, classrooms, common areas) to ensure facilities are suitable for activities.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Assist with waste disposal and recycling efforts.
• Report on maintenance and/or safety issues.
• Operate cleaning and floor equipment safely and effectively.
• Transport custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage/work areas.
• Assist in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.

Skills

Reading and writing

Job description

Job Description

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking dedicated and dependable candidates for a Custodian position. Our custodians are vital members of our team, playing an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors across campus.

In this role, you will take pride in maintaining the appearance and functionality of university facilities by performing a variety of cleaning tasks, including mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, dusting, and managing trash disposal to ensure spaces are in excellent condition for daily activities. You will also be responsible for maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies, assisting with building inspections to identify custodial needs, and supporting campus events by helping arrange tables and chairs as needed. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, values teamwork, and takes pride in making a visible impact every day while supporting Auburn University’s commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Cleans University buildings (restrooms, classrooms, and common areas) to ensure that facilities are in suitable condition for activities, which may include (but not limited to) sweeping and mopping floors, washing windows, dusting, sanitizing surfaces, and trash disposal.
• Maintains equipment and supplies in order to complete tasks.
• Assist with waste disposal and recycling efforts.
• Report on any maintenance and/or safety issues.
• Operate and ensure proper functioning of cleaning and floor equipment.
• Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storageand work areas.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.

Qualifications

Level I:

• Ability to read and write.

Level II:

• Ability to read and write and 2 years of experience incustodial floor care techniques.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives throughresearch, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveragingour strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a topemployer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/lifebalance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offerssouthern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexicobeaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fosteringan environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learnmore.

Posted Date

10/8/2026