Custodian II (3rd shift) - OFMD

Washington University in St LouisSaint Louis, MO
Onsite

About The Position

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus. OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations. As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. Provides a higher level of custodial services by performing a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and healthy work area for staff, patients, students, and faculty. In addition to the assigned daily tasks, responsible for floor-to-ceiling cleaning of clean rooms and clinical areas, ensuring all surfaces and equipment within the facility are cleaned daily.

Requirements

  • A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
  • No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
  • No specific work experience is required for this position.
  • Not Applicable
  • A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
  • No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
  • No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
  • Adaptability
  • Cooperative Work
  • Customer Service
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Following Instructions
  • Housekeeping
  • Interpersonal Interactions
  • Janitorial Services
  • Lifting Equipment
  • Organizational Commitment
  • Prioritization
  • Professional Etiquette
  • Professional Integrity
  • Reading
  • Sound Judgment
  • Strive for Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • User Instructions
  • Working Independently

Responsibilities

  • Cleans interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas while conducting daily spot checks for thoroughness and quality.
  • Dusts and provides floor care in all work areas, clinics, clean rooms and laboratory environments each day.
  • Operates vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, buffers, and mop wringers; uses mops, brooms, brushes, soap, cleaning chemicals, floor finish, and other materials related to building cleaning.
  • Removes and properly disposes of all waste, including biohazardous waste, and recycled material from the area.
  • Assists in maintaining and tracking inventory of housekeeping supplies and consumables needed for the area.
  • Provides a high level of customer service to faculty, patients, students, staff, and other university employees.
  • Reports facility-related issues for repair and other duties as directed by leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
  • Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
  • Adult care resources.
  • Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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