Custodian (Day Shift Refresh)

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilkes University is hiring a part-time Day Shift Refresh Custodial Worker in the Campus Support Services department. The position offers a high degree of scheduling flexibility and involves working up to 20 hours per week during the Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. work week.

The successful candidate independently provides daily cleaning and sanitation services in campus facilities, including residence halls, athletic areas, administrative buildings, and academic buildings. Duties include cleaning restrooms, classrooms, hallways, and offices; using light floor machines and attachments; performing general maintenance; assisting with event set-ups and seasonal grounds maintenance; and removing and transporting garbage and recyclables. The role requires professional, friendly communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time and work with minimal disruption around staff and visitors.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, focused on academic excellence, mentoring relationships, and contributing to regional economic development. Employment is contingent on a thorough background screening. Additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and Pennsylvania criminal and child-abuse clearances, are required for positions involving regular, unsupervised contact with minors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time with minimal disruption to others.
• Proficient technical skills to perform associated tasks.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety regulations and other documentation pertinent to the position.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge, including Word, Excel, and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, classrooms, hallways, and office areas in campus facilities.
• Use light floor machines and attachments, including vacuums, floor buffers, and carpet extractors.
• Perform general maintenance work, such as replacing light bulbs and plunging toilets.
• Assist with event set-ups and seasonal grounds maintenance.
• Remove and transport garbage and recyclables from throughout campus.
• Work independently, stay on task, and manage time while minimizing disruption to office staff and visitors.
• Communicate professionally with customers and team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED