Senior Custodian: Floor Care & Facilities Support

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Up to 22 vacation days per year

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a custodian to perform higher-level housekeeping duties across campus facilities. You will clean interior spaces, restrooms, and corridors, operate floor care equipment, and ensure safe, sanitary environments for patients, students, and staff.

A focus on quality, safety, and service is essential. Role involves standing, bending, and lifting equipment as part of daily tasks, with opportunities to supervise or support housekeeping staff.

Qualifications

• Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
• Experience or training in carpet and hard surface floor care is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand labels and operating instructions on equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Cleans interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas daily with attention to detail.
• Operates floor care equipment (buffers, scrubbers, vacuums) and uses cleaning chemicals.
• Disposes of waste properly and maintains inventory of housekeeping supplies.
• Provides high level of customer service to faculty, staff, students, and patients.
• Reports facility-related issues for repair and participates in safety and compliance activities.

Skills

Housekeeping

Reading labels

Independence

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Floor care

Carpet and floor care

Chemical handling

Physical stamina

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a custodian to perform higher-level housekeeping duties across campus facilities. You will clean interior spaces, restrooms, and corridors, operate floor care equipment, and ensure safe, sanitary environments for patients, students, and staff.

A focus on quality, safety, and service is essential. Role involves standing, bending, and lifting equipment as part of daily tasks, with opportunities to supervise or support housekeeping staff.