Temporary Custodian

JOB TITLE

Temporary Custodian

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Custodial - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Performs custodial duties in campus academic and non-academic buildings. Responsible for maintaining assigned areas and equipment in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Receives assignments in verbal or written form from a supervisor.
• Follows a routine schedule using approved procedures. Maintains various flooring types; dusts and washes walls, partitions, and windows; cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, and other facilities.
• Removes trash and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Unlocks and locks various interior and exterior building doors as assigned.
• Operates and maintains power-operated custodial equipment.
• Moves and relocates furniture, small equipment, and other items not requiring rigging.
• During winter, clears snow and debris from steps and sidewalks and treats surfaces for ice.
• Sets up, assists with, and restores facilities for sponsored events.
• Occasionally lifts up to 60 lbs.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to operate various types of cleaning equipment, both powered and non-powered
• Successful completion of a CORI background check and a valid driver's license check
• Three professional references required

This is a temporary part-time six month position 4 hours per day / 5 days a week.

Compensation: $19/hour (depends on experience)

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.

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