Custodian I (3rd shift) - OFMD

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Holiday entitlement

Health insurance packages

Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance for eligible staff

Job summary

WashU Medicine's Operations & Facilities Management Department is seeking a Custodian to support a safe, clean campus in St. Louis, MO.

This role performs cleaning tasks, waste disposal, and basic maintenance in offices and common areas while upholding PRIDE+ values. The position includes a 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM) with potential weekend work, safety training, and a chance to contribute to a large university facility network.

Qualifications

• No degree required for this position.
• No specific certification/professional license required for this position.
• No specific work experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Collects and disposes of trash and waste to the appropriate compactor.
• Cleans bathrooms, sanitizes phones, desks, and common areas.
• Operates floor cleaners, vacuums, and mops; maintains floors and dusts work areas.
• Washes interior/exterior windows and changes light bulbs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning Equipment

Customer Service

Following Instructions

Housekeeping

Organizational Commitment

Professional Integrity

Strive for Excellence

Teamwork

User Instructions

Working Independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

Location St. Louis, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.

OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists.

Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.

As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission.

For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

Provides custodial services for a department by performing a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and healthy work area for staff and visitors.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects and disposes of trash and waste products by taking them to the appropriate compactor.
• Cleans, disinfects bathrooms, sanitizes telephones, washes desks, and cleans lunch/service areas.
• Operates mechanical floor cleaners, vacuums, and utilizes mop buckets, wringers, etc.
• Mops, buffs, and maintains all floors and dusts/vacuums work areas and offices.
• Washes interior and exterior windows.
• Changes lights utilizing appropriate ladders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment.

3rd shift schedule is typically Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM. Alternative work schedule as a regular part of the job (weekends).

Physical Effort

Typical bending, crouching, and stooping.

Exposure to chemicals.

Typical standing or walking.

Exposure to moving machinery.

Frequent lifting 25lbs or more.

Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

Equipment

Heavy equipment (buffers).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable.
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Cleaning Equipment, Customer Service, Following Instructions, Housekeeping, Organizational Commitment, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, User Instructions, Working Independently.

Grade G03-H Salary Range

$15.25 - $20.77 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family,
• including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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