Residential Custodian

The Residential Life Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment within the university residence halls. Working under the supervision of the Residential Life Custodial Supervisor and alongside a team of custodial staff and student workers, the custodian performs cleaning, sanitation, and light maintenance in student residences, offices, public areas, and building exteriors.

This position plays a critical role in promoting student well-being, health, and comfort in the residential community. These responsibilities may apply to one or multiple residential buildings. Specific assignments may rotate.

• Clean, disinfect, and dust common areas such as lobbies, hallways, lounges, kitchens, TV rooms, chapel, and gym.
• Perform routine cleaning of offices: dust furniture, desks, blinds, cabinets, doors, shelves, and window sills; vacuum/mop floors; empty trash and replace liners.
• Clean and reset dorm and guest rooms between occupants, including surfaces, floors, windows, and furniture.
• Maintain and clean all glass doors, windows, stairwells, and interior doorways.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors in all assigned areas.

• Clean, disinfect, and dust toilets, sinks, showers, dividers, mirrors, and floors.

• Clean and disinfect kitchen equipment and surfaces including sinks, countertops, refrigerators, stoves/ovens, cabinets, tables, and chairs.

• Maintain cleanliness of building entrances, sidewalks, and surrounding areas.
• Clean restrooms, glass doors, and drinking fountains located near or at entrances.

• Keep custodial and maintenance closets clean, stocked, and organized.
• Properly store and care for cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Submit custodial supply requests and work orders to the Residential Life Custodial Supervisor.
• Responsible for the condition and proper use of custodial equipment assigned to the area.

• Move furniture and supplies as needed.
• Assist with room transitions during seasonal occupancy changes (e.g., summer housing, fall move-in).
• Follow all university safety procedures and guidelines when using chemicals and equipment (in accordance with SDS requirements).
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Residential Life Custodial Supervisor.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Higher Education