Residential Life 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.

General Custodial Duties

● 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.

Community Bathrooms

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

Kitchen Areas

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

Building Exterior & Entrances

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

Janitorial & Supply Maintenance

● 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.

Other Responsibilities

● 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.

Required Skills

Knowledge and Skills

● Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and the ability to safely follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines.
● Ability to apply common sense and sound judgment in routine problem-solving situations.

● Comfortable using passive vocabulary of 5,000–6,000 words and defining unfamiliar terms as needed.
● Good time management and organizational skills.

● Capable of working effectively around student residents in a professional and respectful manner.

Physical Requirements

● Must be in good physical condition and able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
● Ability to:

○ Stand and walk for long periods.
○ Bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs/ladders.
○ Extend arms and use fingers/hands for precise work.
○ Balance on uneven or narrow surfaces.
○ Use repetitive motions and exert physical effort in lifting or moving heavy items.

● Average hearing and vision necessary for communication and task inspection.
● Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions.

Special Requirements

● Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and dust.
● May be exposed to noise, heat/cold, or outdoor conditions during daily work.

Required Experience

Qualifications

● High school diploma or GED preferred.

● Three (3) to five (5) years of custodial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
● Familiarity with cleaning procedures, tools, equipment, and chemical safety protocols.

● Basic English proficiency required for reading labels and communicating via email, phone, or text; bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus. 

● Strong attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
● Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to evolving priorities.

Wage Range: $17.01 - $18.00 per hour