Custodian (Two positions)

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Washburn University is hiring two Custodians to perform cleaning and related duties across campus buildings. The positions have different schedules: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., or Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The advertised pay is $15.66 per hour. Custodians use chemicals, supplies, and equipment according to manufacturer and University standards and comply with University and OSHA policies and regulations. New employees must complete safety training within six months of hire. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring drug screening; a background check and drug screen are required.

Requirements

Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, buffers, and other janitorial equipment.
Ability to work effectively with fellow workers and others.
Ability to move and maneuver objects weighing as much as 50 pounds.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work from a ladder and/or lift.
Occasional ability to climb ladders.
Must undergo a drug screen; a background check is also required.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect restrooms and other surfaces and fixtures, including urinals, lavatories, partitions, walls, and trash receptacles.
Maintain supplies of toilet tissue, paper towels, and soap in restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
Sweep, mop, dust, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Vacuum and/or shampoo carpets.
Clean chalkboards, dry erase boards, and water fountains.
Collect and remove waste and recyclable materials.
Wash walls and windows.
Clean offices, classrooms, laboratories, entrance areas, conference and meeting rooms, dining areas, corridors, elevators, stairways, residence halls, and other public or restricted areas in University buildings.
Move and set up or dismantle tables, chairs, portable stages, risers, and other equipment for special events and cleanup.
Remove ice and snow from steps and entryways within 10 feet of building entrances.
Change and dispose of light bulbs in accordance with University safety training.
Visually check fire extinguishers.
Lock and unlock buildings.
Report safety concerns and maintenance or repair needs to a supervisor.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or appropriate.