Custodian II (3rd Shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations

About the role

• Location
• ST. LOUIS, MO 63108
• Scheduled Hours
• 40

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations (EPO) 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.

EPO 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, EPO 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:

Provides a higher level of custodial services by performing a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and healthy work area for staff, patients, students, and faculty. In addition to the assigned daily tasks, responsible for floor-to-ceiling cleaning of clean rooms and clinical areas, ensuring all surfaces and equipment within the facility are cleaned daily.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 biohazardous 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• 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

• Exposure to chemicals.
• High noise environment.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• Requires protective devices.
• Frequent lifting of 25 lbs. or more.
• Typically bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.

Equipment

• Heavy equipment (buffers).

Additional information

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

Adaptability, Cooperative Work, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Following Instructions, Housekeeping, Interpersonal Interactions, Janitorial Services, Lifting Equipment, Organizational Commitment, Prioritization, Professional Etiquette, Professional Integrity, Reading, Sound Judgment, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, User Instructions, Working Independently

• Grade
• G04-H

Salary Range $16.40 - $22.12 / 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 or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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 health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.