Custodian II (3rd shift) - OFMD

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

403(b) Retirement

Wellness program

Caregiver leave

Job summary

WashU Medicine is seeking a Custodian to join the Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on cleaning interior areas, labs, and clinics, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for staff and patients.

The position operates on a 3rd shift schedule (Sun–Thu, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM) with potential weekend rotations, handling biohazardous waste and routine waste disposal. Salary ranges listed reflect grade G04-H and the campus benefits program.

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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 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 a higher level of custodial services by performing a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and healthy work area for staff, patients, students, and faculty.

Job Description

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) 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: 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

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.

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, 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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