Full Time Custodial Worker (Applicant Pool 2024)
William & Mary

Position Number:

CUSTOD

Full Time Custodial Worker (Applicant Pool 2024)

Full Time Operational

William & Mary

951400 Building Services

The mission of Business Services and Organizational Excellence is to support W&M as a leader among liberal arts and science universities by providing excellent service that is efficient, inclusive, transparent, and accountable. In delivering service, Business Services and Organizational Excellence maintains a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, best-in-class technology, and the strategic and sustainable use of university resources while maintaining compliance with attention to corporate social responsibility both within the institution and among its suppliers.

Facilities Management is an integral element of the Business Services and Organizational Excellence team and serves to create, maintain, and continuously improve the William & Mary physical environment to enable excellence in teaching, research, and public service.

Custodial Worker positions maintain the cleanliness of campus buildings and ensure a safe, healthy environment at all times for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Daily work responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Meet designated APPA cleanliness standards.
• Clean, dust, and wipe fixtures, furniture, surfaces, walls, and windows.
• Clean restrooms. Refill and clean restroom dispensers.
• Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles. Remove trash and recycling from the building.
• Sweep, mop, and burnish floors. Vacuum, spot clean, and extract carpets.
• Strip, scrub and apply cleaners, sealers, and finishes to hard surface floors.
• Follow all established workplace safety rules and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of assigned housekeeping closets and equipment storage areas.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on power equipment and hand tools (e.g. empty, clean, rinse and wash; change belts, hoses, brushes, and bags).
• Respond to tenant inquiries and requests for service.
• Report building damage or the need for building repairs.
• Report and respond to emergency calls for custodial assistance.
• Lock and unlock buildings as directed. Secure buildings when not in use. Report unauthorized occupants or use.
• Work outside to remove snow, ice, and debris from entrances, steps, and sidewalks.
• Work overtime, as required, in support of summer operations.

• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is subject to overtime (both scheduled and unscheduled). This position may work a non-traditional schedule, typically weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility in scheduling and availability to accommodate special events, emergencies, and/or unscheduled work assignments, which typically include working weekends, holidays.
• This position will be required to wear personal protected equipment (PPE) during specific work duties as determined by the department.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.; tolerate frequent bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.
• This position has been designated as essential and will require reporting to work when the university is officially closed.

Yes

Non-Exempt

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

12 month - Continuing

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively communicate with others and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate powered and non-powered cleaning equipment. Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
• Ability to work with and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
• Ability to work outdoors in temperatures below 32 degrees and indoors above 90 degrees.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.; tolerate frequent bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial cleaning practices.
• Previous experience working as a custodian is highly desirable.
• Commercial Cleaning experience is a plus.

Not eligible

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

This position has an established starting rate.

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William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

05/29/2024

Yes

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.