Custodian ; 3rd shift - OFMD
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Facility Maintenance
Location: St. Louis
Scheduled Hours
40
Position SummaryThe Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) 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. OFMD 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, OFMD 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
Provides custodial services for a department by performing a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain a safe, healthy work environment for staff and visitors.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Collects and disposes of trash and waste products by taking them to the appropriate compactor.
- Cleans, disinfects bathrooms, sanitizes telephones, washes desks, and cleans lunch/service areas.
- Operates mechanical floor cleaners, vacuums, and utilizes mop buckets, wringers, and other related equipment.
- Mops, buffs, and maintains all floors, and dusts and vacuums work areas and offices.
- Washes interior and exterior windows.
- Change lights utilizing appropriate ladders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 3rd shift schedule is typically Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM.
- Alternative work schedule as a regular part of the job (weekends).
- Typically bending, crouching, and stooping.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- Typically standing or walking.
- Exposure to moving machinery.
- Frequent lifting of 25lbs or more.
- Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
- Heavy equipment (buffers).
A diploma, certification or degree is not required.
Required QualificationsNo specific qualification is required for this position.
Certifications / Professional LicensesNo specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work ExperienceNo specific work experience is required for this position.
SkillsNot Applicable
Driver's LicenseA driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This JobWashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
Additional Certifications / Professional LicensesNo additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Additional Work ExperienceNo additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Additional SkillsCleaning Equipment, Customer Service, Following Instructions, Housekeeping, Organizational Commitment, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, User Instructions, Working Independently
GradeG03-H
Salary Range$15.25 - $20.77 / 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.
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