Custodian (Overnight Shift)
About The Position
Wilkes University invites applicants for overnight shift Custodians (Monday through Friday 10pm- 6:30am) in the Campus Support Services department to begin immediately. Position offers competitive starting hourly rate and generous benefits package, including employee and dependent tuition remission. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and is responsible for daily cleaning of restrooms, classrooms, hallways and office areas in campus facilities including residence halls, athletic areas, administrative and academic buildings. The Custodian will provide cleaning and sanitation services in addition to the use of light floor machines and attachments (e.g. vacuums, floor buffers, carpet extractors, etc.), perform general maintenance work (e.g. replace light bulbs, plunge toilets, etc.), assist with event set-ups and seasonal grounds maintenance as well as removal and transportation of garbage and recyclables from throughout campus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid PA driver's license
- Proficient technical skills to perform associated tasks
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to read and comprehend safety regulations and other documentation pertinent to the position.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of computers (Word, Excel and web based applications) strongly preferred.
- PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.
Responsibilities
- Daily cleaning of restrooms, classrooms, hallways and office areas in campus facilities including residence halls, athletic areas, administrative and academic buildings.
- Provide cleaning and sanitation services.
- Use of light floor machines and attachments (e.g. vacuums, floor buffers, carpet extractors, etc.).
- Perform general maintenance work (e.g. replace light bulbs, plunge toilets, etc.).
- Assist with event set-ups and seasonal grounds maintenance.
- Removal and transportation of garbage and recyclables from throughout campus.
Benefits
- Competitive starting hourly rate
- Generous benefits package
- Employee and dependent tuition remission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
