Custodian S-R, 10p-6:30am

Position Title: Custodian S-R, 10p-6:30am

Department: Facilities Services (CBU)

Advertised Pay: $14.00 per hour + 1.00 shift differential

Campus Location: Washburn University

The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted - Internal Posting Closes Friday, April 19, 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
INTERNAL Position Posting for Current Employees in Bargaining Unit Positions Only
• For employees currently serving as Custodians,
• Complete and submit a Washburn University Transfer Request form.
• This form is available on the Facilities Services Bulletin Board or in Human Resources, Morgan 118. For employees currently serving in other Bargaining Unit positions, visit mywucareer.washburn.edu, select the position and complete the online application.
Online applications or Transfer requests must be submitted by the posting closing date to receive consideration for this position under this announcement.
• Current Custodians will receive first consideration in keeping with paragraph 6.3 of the MOA. “6.3 Bargaining unit positions that become vacant will be posted internally for a minimum of 4 working days prior to an external recruitment. When a vacant position is to be filled, an employee in a position possessing the same job specification title as the vacant position may apply for reassignment to the vacant position. In the event, that more than one employee requests reassignment, the employee with seniority shall be reassigned. There shall be no probationary period for such reassigned employee.”

Full time Hourly Sun-Thurs 10pm-6:30am   
Background Check and Drug Screen Required

Position Summary: Performs custodian duties for the Washburn campus.

Essential Functions:
Employees are expected to use chemicals, supplies, and equipment to manufacturer and University standards and to comply with University and OSHA policies and regulations.

New employees must complete safety training within six months of hire.

Work assignments for this position may include any or all of the following plus other duties as assigned.

• Clean and disinfect urinals, lavatories, partitions and walls, trash receptacles, and other surfaces and fixtures.

• Maintain supplies of toilet tissue, paper towels, and soap in restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.

• Sweep, mop, dust, strip, wax, and buff floors.

• Vacuum and/or shampoo carpets.

• Clean chalk and dry-erase boards.

• Clean and disinfect water fountains.

• Collect and remove waste and/or recyclable materials.

• Wash walls and windows.

• Perform other cleaning tasks in offices, classrooms, laboratories, entrance areas, conference/meeting rooms, dining areas, corridors, elevators, stairways, residence halls, and other public or restricted areas in University buildings.

• Move, and set up/dismantle tables, chairs, portable stages, risers, and other equipment to prepare for or clean up after special events such as athletic events, commencement exercises, training events, and meetings.

• Remove ice and snow from steps and entryways within 10 feet of building entrances.

• Change and dispose of light bulbs in accordance with University safety training.

• Visually check fire extinguishers.

• Lock and unlock buildings.

• Report safety concerns or maintenance/repair needs to the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
(Please see Skills required.)
• Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, buffers, and other janitorial equipment.

• Ability to work effectively with fellow workers and others.

• Ability to move and maneuver objects weighing as much as 50 pounds.

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to work from a ladder and/or a lift and to move and maneuver objects weighing as much as 50 pounds.

Occasional requirement to climb ladders.