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Custodian I (3rd shift) - OFMD
Washington University in St. Louis
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Location St. Louis, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 40
Position Summary The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.
OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations.
As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission. For additional information, view a quick message from some of our employees: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.
Provides custodial services for a department by performing a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and healthy work area for staff and visitors.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Collects and disposes of trash and waste products by taking them to the appropriate compactor.
• Cleans, disinfects bathrooms, sanitizes telephones, washes desks, and cleans lunch/service areas.
• Operates mechanical floor cleaners, vacuums, and utilizes mop buckets, wringers, etc.
• Mops, buffs, and maintains all floors and dusts/vacuums work areas and offices.
• Washes interior and exterior windows.
• Changes lights utilizing appropriate ladders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions • Normal office environment.
• 3rd shift schedule is typically Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM.
• Alternative work schedule as a regular part of the job (weekends).
Physical Effort • Typically bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• Frequent lifting of 25lbs or more.
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
Equipment • Heavy equipment (buffers).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills: Cleaning Equipment, Customer Service, Following Instructions, Housekeeping, Organizational Commitment, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, User Instructions, Working Independently
Grade G03-H
Salary Range $15.25 - $20.77 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement Personal • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness • Wellness challenges, annual h
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