Temporary Custodian

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester is seeking a Temporary Custodian to perform custodial duties across campus buildings, maintaining spaces in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition.

The position requires following a supervisor's assignments, operating cleaning equipment, lifting up to 60 lbs, clearing snow, and assisting with event setups; it is a temporary part-time role for six months at 4 hours per day, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various cleaning equipment.
• CORI background check required; valid driver’s license check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments from a supervisor and follows a routine schedule.
• Maintains floors, dusts, washes walls, partitions, and windows; sanitizes bathrooms and locker rooms.
• Removes trash and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Unlocks/locks interior and exterior building doors as assigned.
• Operates and maintains power-operated custodial equipment.
• Moves furniture and small equipment not requiring rigging.
• During winter, clears snow and treats ice on steps and sidewalks.
• Sets up, assists with, and restores facilities for sponsored events.
• Occasionally lifts up to 60 lbs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE

Temporary Custodian

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Custodial - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Performs custodial duties in campus academic and non-academic buildings. Responsible for maintaining assigned areas and equipment in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Receives assignments in verbal or written form from a supervisor. Follows a routine schedule using approved procedures.

• Maintains various flooring types; dusts and washes walls, partitions, and windows; cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, and other facilities.
• Removes trash and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Unlocks and locks various interior and exterior building doors as assigned.
• Operates and maintains power-operated custodial equipment.
• Moves and relocates furniture, small equipment, and other items not requiring rigging.
• During winter, clears snow and debris from steps and sidewalks and treats surfaces for ice.
• Sets up, assists with, and restores facilities for sponsored events.
• Occasionally lifts up to 60 lbs.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to operate various types of cleaning equipment, both powered and non-powered
• Successful completion of a CORI background check and a valid driver’s license check
• Three professional references required
• This is a temporary part-time six month position 4 hours per day / 5 days a week.
• Compensation: $19/hour (depends on experience)

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WORKPLACE INCLUSION

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.

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

A working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being.