Custodian II (1st Shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations
Quick Summary
Cleans interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas while conducting daily spot checks for thoroughness and quality. Dusts and provides floor care in all work areas, clinics, clean rooms,
A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Certifications/Professional Licenses:No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.
EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.
EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.
For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.
Performs higher–level custodial duties. May supervise daily routine of housekeeping personnel and assist supervisor in scheduling or coverage problems.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Cleans interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas while conducting daily spot checks for thoroughness and quality.
- →Dusts and provides floor care in all work areas, clinics, clean rooms, and laboratory environments each day.
- →Operates vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, buffers, and mop wringers; uses mops, brooms, brushes, soap, cleaning chemicals, floor finish, and other materials related to building cleaning.
- →Removes and properly disposes of all waste, including biohazard waste and recycled material from the area.
- →Assists in maintaining and tracking inventory of housekeeping supplies and consumables needed for the area.
- →Provides a high level of customer service to faculty, patients, students, staff, and other university employees.
- →Reports facility-related issues for repair and other duties as directed by leadership.
- →Will operate heavy-duty powered equipment to clean and refinish floors throughout the campus.
- →Will be required to frequently work in a bent-over position, often on hands and knees, in the process of preparing floors for refinishing.
- →Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- High noise environment.
- Requires protective devices.
- Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.
- Must have the ability to read and understand labels and operating instructions on equipment and chemical containers
Physical Effort:
- Typically standing or walking.
- Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more.
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
- Ability to move to on- and off-campus locations.
Equipment:
- Heavy equipment (buffers).
Requirements
~1 min readAbout the Role
~1 min readFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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.What We Offer
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Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $34,112–$46,010 a year
- 7% above the $37,440 median for Janitor jobs on Jobera (556 salaries).
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 22, 2026
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