Custodian II (1st Shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Up to 22 vacation days per year

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a custodian to perform higher-level housekeeping duties across campus facilities. You will clean interior spaces, restrooms, and corridors, operate floor care equipment, and ensure safe, sanitary environments for patients, students, and staff.

A focus on quality, safety, and service is essential. Role involves standing, bending, and lifting equipment as part of daily tasks, with opportunities to supervise or support housekeeping staff.

Qualifications

• Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• Experience or training in carpet and hard surface floor care is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand labels and operating instructions on equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Cleans interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas daily with attention to detail.
• Operates floor care equipment (buffers, scrubbers, vacuums) and uses cleaning chemicals.
• Disposes of waste properly and maintains inventory of housekeeping supplies.
• Provides high level of customer service to faculty, staff, students, and patients.
• Reports facility-related issues for repair and participates in safety and compliance activities.

Skills

Housekeeping

Reading labels

Independence

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Floor care

Carpet and floor care

Chemical handling

Physical stamina

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise. EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services. EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners. For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

Performs higher‑level custodial duties. May supervise daily routine of housekeeping personnel and assist supervisor in scheduling or coverage problems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Cleans interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas while conducting daily spot checks for thoroughness and quality. Dusts and provides floor care in all work areas, clinics, clean rooms, and laboratory environments each day. Operates vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, buffers, and mop wringers; uses mops, brooms, brushes, soap, cleaning chemicals, floor finish, and other materials related to building cleaning. Removes and properly disposes of all waste, including biohazard waste and recycled material from the area. Assists in maintaining and tracking inventory of housekeeping supplies and consumables needed for the area. Provides a high level of customer service to faculty, patients, students, staff, and other university employees. Reports facility-related issues for repair and other duties as directed by leadership. Will operate heavy‑duty powered equipment to clean and refinish floors throughout the campus. Will be required to frequently work in a bent‑over position, often on hands and knees, in the process of preparing floors for refinishing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Exposure to chemicals. High noise environment. Requires protective devices. Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements. Must have the ability to read and understand labels and operating instructions on equipment and chemical containers Physical Effort: Typically standing or walking. Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. 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

Working knowledge of general housekeeping equipment. Ability to read and understand labels and operating instructions on equipment and chemical containers. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Project Crew: One year of demonstrated experience or training in the area of carpet and hard surface floor care. Ability to determine proper dilutions of chemicals and other products utilized in this area.

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: Adaptability, Cooperative Work, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Following Instructions, Housekeeping, Interpersonal Interactions, Janitorial Services, Lifting Equipment, Organizational Commitment, Prioritization, Professional Etiquette, Professional Integrity, Reading, Sound Judgment, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, User Instructions, Working Independently

Salary

Grade G04-H Salary Range $16.40 - $22.12 / 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 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. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

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Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.