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Custodian I (PRN) Relief Staff (2nd & 3rd shift) Enterprise Physical Operations


Job Location:

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 15 - 20
Posted: 29 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location
ST. LOUIS MO 63108
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 universitys 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 universitys 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: custodial services on the WashU Medicine Campus by performing a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and healthy work area for staff and visitors.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Collects and disposes of trash and waste products by taking to appropriate compactor.
  • Cleans disinfects bathrooms sanitizes telephones washes desks and cleans lunch/service areas.
  • Operates mechanical floor cleaners vacuums and utilizes mop buckets wringers etc.
  • Mops buffs and maintains all floors and dusts/vacuums work areas and offices.
  • Washes interior and exterior windows.
  • Changes lights utilizing appropriate ladders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

  • Normal office environment.
  • Exposure to chemicals.
  • Alternative work schedule as regular part of job (on-call shifts evenings weekends).

Physical Effort:

  • Typically standing or walking.
  • Typically bending crouching or stooping.
  • Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more.

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 specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Not Applicable


Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

More About This Job
  • Position is as needed with a maximum 20 hours a week.

  • 2nd shift hours are typically 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Monday Wednesday & Friday or as needed.

  • 3rd shift hours are typically 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday Tuesday and Thursday or as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Skills:

Bathroom Cleaning Cleaning Equipment Customer Service Disinfecting Floor Care Following Instructions Housekeeping Infection Prevention Organizational Commitment Professional Integrity Recycling Sanitization Strive for Excellence Teamwork User Instructions Working Independently

Grade
G03-H

Salary Range

$15.25 - $20.77 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.


All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Please visit our website at to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.

EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity color national origin citizenship (where prohibited by federal law) age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or genetic information.

Required Experience:

Staff IC