Custodian II (1st Shift) - Enterprise Physical Operations at Washington University in St Louis in Washington, DC

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Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise. EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services. EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners. For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers. Performs higher–level custodial duties. May supervise daily routine of housekeeping personnel and assist supervisor in scheduling or coverage problems. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Cleans interior rooms, restrooms, corridors, and work areas while conducting daily spot checks for thoroughness and quality. Dusts and provides floor care in all work areas, clinics, clean rooms, and laboratory environments each day. Operates vacuum cleaners, auto scrubbers, buffers, and mop wringers; uses mops, brooms, brushes, soap, cleaning chemicals, floor finish, and other materials related to building cleaning. Removes and properly disposes of all waste, including biohazard waste and recycled material from the area. Assists in maintaining and tracking inventory of housekeeping supplies and consumables needed for the area. Provides a high level of customer service to faculty, patients, students, staff, and other university employees. Reports facility-related issues for repair and other duties as directed by leadership. Will operate heavy-duty powered equipment to clean and refinish floors throughout the campus. Will be required to frequently work in a bent-over position, often on hands and knees, in the process of preparing floors for refinishing. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Exposure to chemicals. High noise environment. Requires protective devices. Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements. Must have the ability to read and understand labels and operating instructions on equipment and chemical containers Physical Effort: Typically standing or walking. Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Ability to move to on- and off-campus locations. Equipment: Heavy equipment (buffers). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No spe