Custodian (Multiple Openings)

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan match

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

WPI in Worcester has multiple custodial openings across a variety of shifts, offering flexibility to fit different schedules. These union positions provide excellent benefits and long-term stability.

In this role, you will perform custodial services in both academic and non-academic campus buildings, maintaining assigned areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition while supporting a welcoming campus environment.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED.
• Successful candidates will need to pass a CORI check and driver’s license check.
• Ability to use various types of cleaning equipment, both powered and non-powered.
• Three professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments from a supervisor and follows a routine schedule.
• Maintains flooring, washes walls, bathrooms, locker rooms and related facilities.
• Removes trash and performs related duties as assigned.
• Unlocks and locks interior and exterior building doors as needed.
• Operates and maintains custodial equipment.
• Moves furniture and equipment as required.
• During winter, clears snow and treats ice.
• Sets up and resets facilities for sponsored events.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Education or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE Custodian (Multiple Openings)

LOCATION Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME Custodial

DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

WPI has multiple custodial openings across a variety of shifts, offering flexibility to fit different schedules. These union positions provide excellent benefits and long-term stability. In this role, you will perform custodial services in both academic and non-academic campus buildings, maintaining assigned areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition while supporting a welcoming campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments in either a verbal or written form from a supervisor.
• Follows a routine schedule utilizing approved procedures.
• Maintains various flooring types, dusts and washes walls, partitions, windows; maintains bathrooms, showers, locker rooms and other similar facilities.
• Removes trash and other related duties as assigned.
• Is responsible, as assigned, for unlocking and locking various interior and exterior building doors.
• Operates and maintains power operated custodial equipment.
• Moves and relocates furniture, small equipment, and belongings not characteristic of rigging.
• During winter, clears snow and debris from steps and sidewalks and treats ice.
• For sponsored events, sets up, assists, and returns campus facilities to their original state of use.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.

Requirements

• High School Education or GED
• Successful candidates will need to pass a CORI check and driver’s license check.
• Ability to use various types of cleaning equipment, both powered and non-powered.
• Three professional references required.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $22.53 per hour.
• WPI’s benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!
• WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being.

FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

About WPI

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being. It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.