Custodian (Two positions)

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Washburn University is hiring two Custodians in Facilities Services to perform custodial duties across the campus. Work assignments may include cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and other surfaces; replenishing restroom supplies; cleaning floors, carpets, boards, water fountains, walls, and windows; and collecting waste and recyclable materials. Duties may also include cleaning offices, classrooms, laboratories, public and restricted areas, and residence halls; setting up and dismantling equipment for special events; removing ice and snow near building entrances; changing light bulbs; checking fire extinguishers; locking and unlocking buildings; and reporting safety or maintenance concerns. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Employees must 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. The position is designated safety-sensitive and requires a drug screen. A background check is also required. Two shift schedules are available: 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.

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 up to 50 pounds.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work from a ladder and/or lift.
Occasional climbing of ladders is required.
Must undergo drug screening.
Must complete a background check.

Responsibilities

Use chemicals, supplies, and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and University standards and comply with University and OSHA policies and regulations.
Clean and disinfect restrooms, fixtures, trash receptacles, and other surfaces.
Maintain toilet tissue, paper towel, and soap supplies in restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
Sweep, mop, dust, strip, wax, and buff floors; vacuum and/or shampoo carpets.
Clean chalkboards, dry erase boards, water fountains, walls, and windows.
Collect and remove waste and recyclable materials.
Clean offices, classrooms, laboratories, entrance areas, meeting and dining areas, corridors, elevators, stairways, residence halls, and other University spaces.
Move, set up, and dismantle tables, chairs, portable stages, risers, and other equipment for special events.
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.
Complete required safety training within six months of hire.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or appropriate.