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Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness in scattered off-campus buildings and residential spaces. Duties include cleaning entryways, restrooms, dining facilities and common areas, with attention to safety and quality standards.
The role requires flexible hours with possible weekend shifts, and it involves lifting up to 50 lbs. A valid MO Class E or IL Class D license is required, and pre-employment screening is standard.
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
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Position is responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas, offices, building facilities or other residential space associated with a business unit for WashU.
Daily responsibilities include the cleaning of areas such as entryways, restrooms, other common areas, including stairwells, hallways, laundry areas, etc. and, as determined by your business unit, occupied or vacant residential units, dining facilities or other building space. This includes, but is not limited to, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping down flat surfaces, cleaning glass, taking out trash, replacing linens or other supplies, and other custodial/housekeeping duties as assigned. Frequency of housekeeping duties may also fluctuate with the academic year. Daily communication with housekeeping supervisor is crucial to relay any issues associated with an assignment, a building or space, occupant concerns, or other building needs including supplies and equipment. Report noticeable maintenance issues to your immediate supervisor or other designated contact; report any suspicious person to Campus Police; follow the rules and regulations of WashU in St. Louis. Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Location/Working Conditions Will be working in scattered site ‘off-campus’ buildings.
Occasional seasonal weekend shifts may be required.
Physical Effort Frequently bends, kneels and squats throughout the day. Requires candidates to be on their feet most of the day. Must be physically fit and capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. to waist level.
Equipment Some exposure to dust/allergens, and use of various cleaning agents/chemicals.
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.
$15.25 - $20.77 / 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.
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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.
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.
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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