Custodian II (3rd Shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II provides a higher level of custodial services for WashU Medicine’s Enterprise Physical Operations, helping maintain a safe and healthy work area for staff, patients, students, and faculty. Alongside assigned daily tasks, the role performs floor-to-ceiling cleaning of clean rooms and clinical areas and ensures surfaces and equipment within the facility are cleaned daily.

The position is typically scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with an alternative work schedule that includes weekends. Work takes place in environments that may involve chemicals, high noise, moving machinery, protective devices, frequent lifting of 25 pounds or more, bending, crouching, stooping, standing, walking, and exposure to dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements. The role may require movement to on- and off-campus locations and use of heavy equipment such as buffers.

No diploma, certification, specific work experience, or driver's license is required. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and/or experience, as well as adaptability, cooperation, customer service, attention to detail, housekeeping or janitorial skills, organization, prioritization, sound judgment, teamwork, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• No diploma, certification, or degree is required.
• No specific certification or professional license is required.
• No specific work experience is required.
• A driver's license is not required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made when requested, absent undue hardship.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience.
• Adaptability, cooperative work, customer service, attention to detail, following instructions, housekeeping, interpersonal interactions, janitorial services, lifting equipment, organizational commitment, prioritization, professional etiquette, professional integrity, reading, sound judgment, striving for excellence, teamwork, user instructions, and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas, conducting daily spot checks for thoroughness and quality.
• Dust and provide floor care in work areas, clinics, clean rooms, and laboratory environments each day.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, buffers, and mop wringers; use mops, brooms, brushes, soap, cleaning chemicals, floor finish, and other cleaning materials.
• Remove and properly dispose of waste, including biohazardous waste, and recycled material from the area.
• Assist in maintaining and tracking inventory of housekeeping supplies and consumables needed for the area.
• Provide customer service to faculty, patients, students, staff, and other university employees.
• Report facility-related issues for repair and perform other duties as directed by leadership.
• Perform 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 or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child, plus family care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed