Custodian, Central Purchasing and Logistics

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health savings account

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across campus facilities. The role covers early morning shifts, cleaning floors, restrooms, windows, and common areas, with duties including snow removal support and secure building operations.

This in-person, AFSCME-union position offers comprehensive benefits and requires high school knowledge; custodial experience is preferred, with strong English communication and reliability essential.

Qualifications

• General knowledge at the high school level.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Safe work practices in cleaning and hazard cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Cleans floors, ramps, and stairs by sweeping, wet mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• cleans restrooms, empties trash, and maintains recycling.
• Cleans fixtures, windows, and mirrors; replaces light bulbs.
• Sorts products and supports daily operations; assists with snow removal as needed.
• Locks and secures buildings; reports abnormalities or needed repairs.
• Performs other duties and training-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Time management

Professionalism

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school knowledge

Job description

AUXILIARY SERVICES ADMINISTRAT (BA-AXAD-IUBLA)

Auxiliary Business Services is a diverse group of organizations that provide essential services to students, faculty, and staff, in support of the university's academic mission on the Bloomington campus. Our Shared Service Center focuses on providing efficient and effective administrative services to help these organizations achieve their goals.

Central Purchasing and Logistics (CP and L) is a financial entity that works interdependently to support Indiana University (IU) Dining and Hospitality with their everyday important mission to deliver quality service to our students and faculty.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Receives and assists with early morning deliveries, including Prairie Farms, Breadworks, and SIB, while providing support to vendors as needed.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the facility by cleaning the breakroom, emptying all trash, dust mopping and machine scrubbing floors (including upstairs offices), vacuuming and sweeping carpets, sweeping stairs, wiping down tables, and cleaning windows.
• Supports daily operations by helping sort products, completing miscellaneous projects as assigned.
• Monitors the front of the building to ensure the exterior remains clean, safe, and presentable.

General Responsibilities

• Cleans floors, ramps, and stairs by sweeping, wet mopping/dust mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms. Gathers and empties recycling and trash.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures. Replaces light bulbs.
• Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment. Steam cleans or shampoos carpets. Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors.
• Cleans, replaces, and hangs blinds, drapes, and entrance mats. Collects and delivers soiled items.
• Clears sidewalks, drives, and adjacent areas. Shovels snow.
• Locks, unlocks, and secures buildings. Maintains awareness of building sand facilities, reports abnormalities or security concerns. Identifies and reports needed building repairs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Custodial experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment and have ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials. Some knowledge of standard kitchen practices and sanitation methods (for positions in food service facility).
• Ability to follow safe work practices in biohazard and/or hazardous waste clean-up (i.e. blood borne pathogens; toxic, reactive, explosive and ignitable laboratory wastes, corrosive wastes from cleaning operations; other miscellaneous wastes from across campus). May involve training and tests in hazardous waste management.
• Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in team environment.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The person in this role must be able to move up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Must be available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

Salary plan and grade: SM1CC

This is an AFSCME union covered position.

Indiana University Bloomington.

This is an in-person position.

$16.72 per hour

Standard hours are Monday - Friday, 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Custodial

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