Custodian (Multiple Openings)

wpi; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Wellness perks

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI is hiring Custodian positions across multiple shifts in Worcester. These union roles offer competitive benefits and long-term stability, performing custodial services in both academic and non-academic campus buildings to keep spaces clean, safe, and welcoming.

Responsibilities include following supervisor assignments, operating custodial equipment, winter snow removal, event setup, and lifting up to 60 lbs, with CORI and driver license checks required.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED.
• CORI check and driver's license check required.
• Ability to use various cleaning equipment, both powered and non-powered.
• Three professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments from a supervisor.
• Follows a routine schedule and uses approved cleaning procedures.
• Unlocks and locks interior and exterior doors as assigned.
• Operates and maintains power custodial equipment.
• Moves and relocates furniture and small equipment as needed.
• During winter, clears snow and debris and treats ice.
• Sets up, assists, and restores facilities for sponsored events.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.

Education

High School Education or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment (powered & non-powered)

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!

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.