Custodian

Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Generous time off

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time on-campus custodian to perform routine cleaning tasks across the campus. The role includes restrooms, floors, and surface sanitation, with potential overtime and weekend shifts.

Position offers generous benefits and requires ability to move equipment and work with a diverse community of students and staff. A pre-employment physical may be required and IWU does not sponsor work visas at hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate basic cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work independently or in a group.
• Physical demands include bending, lifting, and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties including cleaning restrooms, floors, and common areas.
• Move and arrange furniture for setup and cleaning projects.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces and maintain cleanliness of offices and classrooms.
• Prepare spaces for campus events and shifts as outlined by supervisors.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

This position is responsible for routine custodial duties. This is a full time, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, tuition assistance, and considerable time off.

DUTIES:

• Clean restrooms and showers; fixtures, walls, partitions, glass and refills dispensersTrash and recycle; disposal areas in offices, residence halls, activity rooms, and classroomsFloor and furniture care; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming all floor types; carpet extraction, stripping resilient floors and stairwells using floor machines, grout cleaning and spot removal. Position requires ability to move furniture, machines and mop buckets necessary for tasks.Event preparation and larger cleaning projects; detailed attention cleaning; move, arrange set up and break down for various campus eventsSurface cleaning and sanitation; disinfecting high touch areas; dusting sills, fixtures, flat surfaces and wall washing; reaching lamp fixtures will require use of a 6 foot ladder and reaching overhead

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GEDOperates basic and mechanical cleaning equipmentMaintains working relations with supervisor, fellow workers, students and facultyWorks independently and/or within a groupDemonstrates the ability to work with a diverse constituencyPhysical demands: Occasionally requires bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, balancing and reaching above shoulder and down to floor and lifting 11-45lbs; Frequently requires twisting, turning, repetitive hand/wrist motion and forearm rotation; Constantly requires standing, walking, traveling from building to building multiple times a day and lifting and carrying up to 10lbs.

Hourly rate: $16 (37.5 hours a week)

Typical shifts:

• Tuesday-Saturday 3pm to 11:30pm4 days/week 6am-2:30pm, 1 day/week 6am-11am, and Saturday 6am-8:30amSummer hours: Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm

Specific shifts will be discussed during the interview. Occasional overtime (after 40 hours/week).

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation.

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at https://www.iwu.edu/title-ix/sexual-misconduct-policy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.