Custodian II (3rd 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

Vacation time & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated cleaner for third shift operations at ST. Louis, MO. The role supports patient care and campus needs by maintaining clean rooms, corridors and labs with attention to safety and quality.

The position emphasizes reliable performance, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols within a large university medical campus.

Qualifications

• Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Cleans interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas daily.
• Dusts and provides floor care in clinics, labs, and work areas.
• Operates buffers, vacuums, mops and related cleaning equipment.
• Removes and disposes of waste, including biohazardous materials.
• Maintains inventory of housekeeping supplies and consumables.
• Provides high level customer service to faculty, patients, students, staff.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

Location: ST. LOUIS, MO 63108. Scheduled Hours: 40.

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations (EPO) 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. EPO 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, EPO 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.

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 biohazardous 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: 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: Exposure to chemicals. High noise environment. Exposure to moving machinery. Requires protective devices. Frequent lifting of 25 lbs. or more. Typically bending, crouching, and stooping. Typically standing or walking. Ability to move to on and off-campus locations. Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements. Equipment: Heavy equipment (buffers).

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

Grade G04-H Salary Range

Grade G04-H Salary Range $16.40 - $22.12 / Hourly.

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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• 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.