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Job Title:

Custodial Worker

Department:

FAES | Wooster Campus Facility Services

Under the general supervision of the Housekeeping Manager, this position works as part of a custodial team to perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties across various campus facilities. The role ensures a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Perform routine custodial duties including cleaning and maintaining floors, furniture, fixtures, walls, and windows
Clean floors using brooms, dust mops, wet mops, vacuums, and other equipment
Strip, wax, polish, and burnish floors using power scrubbers, automatic floor machines, and burnishers
Shampoo rugs and carpets using extractors
Wash walls, windows, and other hard surfaces
Empty trash and transport waste to dumpsters; collect and transport multi-stream recycling to designated toters
Dust furniture, equipment, and other surfaces
Assist with moving tables, chairs, and other furniture as needed
Open and secure buildings as assigned
Report equipment malfunctions, building repair needs, and safety concerns
Report evidence of fire, illegal entry, theft, or other unusual conditions
Assist with maintaining custodial supplies, stock, and inventory
Work overtime or varying schedules as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of standard safety practices
Skill in the operation of custodial and cleaning equipment
Ability to read, write, and understand common workplace vocabulary
Ability to use whole numbers for basic measurements and calculations
Ability to lift and carry between 30 and 100 pounds
Ability to work in confined spaces and/or near or with hazardous materials
Willingness to work overtime and various hours as assigned
Must hold a current Ohio driver’s license

Work Location

Wooster, Ohio

Additional Information:

This is a Communications Workers of America union position. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications

Location:

Physical Plant (0407)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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