Custodian; Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning

AgUpdate; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a Custodian for the Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning department. The role emphasizes excellent customer service, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures while performing custodial duties across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include cleaning, restocking supplies, moving furniture, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, cleaning instructions, and schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English to perform duties.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors; dust and polish furniture and woodwork.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Empty trash and recycling; pick up paper and trash.
• Clean windows, walls, and relight glass as needed.
• Clean decks, balconies, and common spaces; arrange furniture.
• Turn out lights and secure doors/windows as required.

Skills

Reading safety procedures

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

1 year relevant work experience

Job description

Custodian; Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning

Job Description Summary

Utilizing excellent customer service and high attention to detail, perform general custodial duties as directed by departmental leadership.

Job Description

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non‑immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Upon direction and training from the Team Lead of Custodial Services, follow established cleaning procedures and techniques.
• Completes duties not limited to sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors; dusting and polishing furniture and woodwork.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Empties and cleans waste and recycling receptacles; picks up paper and trash.
• Cleans relight glass, windows, and walls.
• Cleans decks, balconies, sidewalks, offices, laundry rooms, and common space areas.
• Sets up, moves, and arranges furniture and equipment.
• Turns out lights and locks doors and windows, as required.
• Maintains custodial areas and equipment so they are clean and presentable.
• Unloads supply deliveries and organizes materials as needed.
• Launder housekeeping materials as requested by leadership.
• Works on special projects and cleans other facilities, as assigned.
• Reports all matters of safety to the Supervisor.
• Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by departmental leadership.

Other Functions:

• May be designated as essential personnel for inclement weather or other unusual conditions, as required to perform essential services to support student needs and business continuity per Human Resources Policy.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to read and understand safety procedures, cleaning instructions, and schedules. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Ability to build and maintain an effective working relationship with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. Ability to understand and interpret terminology related to the area of work. Ability to understand and follow the vision, structure, culture, philosophy, values, and code of ethics of the facilities department and Wake Forest University as a whole. Ability to work independently or as a part of a team. Physical abilities: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking either within your respective areas or between areas on campus, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, and grasping. Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, including hazards.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

High school graduate plus one year of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for own work.

Physical Requirements:

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking either within your respective areas or between areas on campus, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, and grasping.

Environmental Conditions:

Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and hazards.

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Other Functions:

• May volunteer as essential employee as designated in the Facilities Management Severe Weather Policy.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].