Temporary Custodian

Worcester Polytech; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks a Custodial staff member to perform routine duties across campus buildings, keeping areas neat, clean, and sanitary. Responsibilities include following supervisor instructions, cleaning floors, walls, bathrooms, and other facilities, and maintaining equipment.

The role also covers trash removal, door security, moving light furniture, seasonal snow clearing, event setup, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate various 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.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments in verbal or written form from a supervisor and 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.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Valid driver's license

CORI background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

LOCATIONWorcesterDEPARTMENT NAMECustodial - JMDIVISION NAMEWorcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYPerforms custodial duties in campus academic and non-academic buildings. Responsible for maintaining assigned areas and equipment in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition.JOB DESCRIPTIONReceives 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.REQUIREMENTSHigh School Diploma or GEDAbility to operate various types of cleaning equipment, both powered and non-poweredSuccessful completion of a CORI background check and a valid driver’s license checkThree professional references requiredThis is a temporary part-time six month position 4 hours per day / 5 days a week.Compensation: $19/hour (depends on experience)FLSA STATUSUnited 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.