Custodian

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining proper levels of cleanliness in assigned areas. Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions

Maintains carpet and hard surface floors. Dusts and polishes furniture. Washes walls and removes trash. Relamps and cleans windows. Cleans and stocks restrooms. Performs special event set-up during the week and for weekend events when necessary. Supports campus-wide activities in the areas of setup, snow and ice removal, and any other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:00 am - 10:00 am. This position works 40 hours per week. A shift differential of $2.00 per hour will be provided for regularly scheduled hours worked between 2:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. to recognize the unique scheduling requirements of overnight operations.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent GED preferred. Experience in a custodial role is preferred. Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and provide responses in writing. This position requires the possession and maintenance of a valid Virginia vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record. Must be able to pass an extensive background check. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required materials include: Names and contact information for three professional references Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l . Physical Requirements: Fine Motor Manipulation: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching: Bending the body downward and…

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