Custodian - Thompson Facilities Services

Overview

This position is for West Virginia State University.

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within the facility. This role involves performing daily cleaning and sanitation tasks, ensuring all assigned areas meet established cleanliness and safety standards, and promptly addressing spills, waste removal, and routine maintenance needs. The Custodian plays an essential role in supporting the overall appearance, hygiene, and functionality of the facility, contributing to a positive experience for staff, students, and visitors.

• Collects and disposes of trash following approved procedures and infection control plans.
• Dusts and damp-mops floors following approved procedures.
• Moves equipment and furniture for proper cleaning and places furniture back in correct placement.
• Clears assigned areas with assigned materials and equipment; sanitizes all surfaces; follows the eight-step cleaning procedure.
• Washes walls, windows, furniture, baseboards, and other items to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Seeks out areas requiring cleaning and takes initiative to complete the task.
• Completes all tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Performs tasks in accordance with all federal, state, and county guidelines.
• Strips, scrubs, buffs, and refines floors; shampoos carpet.
• Contributes to the team; exhibits professionalism with customers, fellow employees, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The role primarily involves working within facility interiors, including offices, restrooms, and common areas. The candidate must be comfortable with exposure to cleaning chemicals and the physical demands of custodial work.
• This role may require working from stairs, ladders, or elevated platforms.
• The position may require work during inclement weather, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment such as buffers and vacuums.

• 1 year of janitorial experience.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Efficient time management to complete tasks within designated schedules.
• Basic communication abilities to understand instructions and work effectively within a team or with supervisors.
• Familiarity with various cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Understanding and implementing safety guidelines when handling cleaning agents and operating equipment to prevent accidents.
• Punctuality and consistency in completing assigned tasks.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and dust.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.