Custodian

Custodian

Custodians are vital to maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of campus facilities. They take ownership of the facilities and grounds, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for everyone.

Responsibilities:

• Clean floors, ramps, and stairs by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty recycling and trash.
• Clean and polish fixtures.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Mix water, detergents, or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
• Clean, replace, and hang blinds, drapes, and entrance mats.
• Collect and deliver soiled items.
• Clear sidewalks, drives, and adjacent areas, including snow removal.
• Lock, unlock, and secure buildings, reporting any abnormalities or security concerns.
• Identify and report needed building repairs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist with snow removal activities as necessary.

Essential Skills:

• 6 months to 1 year of custodial or janitorial experience.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to bend and squat to reach hard-to-clean places.
• Ability to lift and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform work requiring medium to heavy physical effort.
• Customer service mindset and personality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Commercial or industrial cleaning experience is a plus.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within custodial or janitorial work is a plus.
• Ability to operate cleaning vehicles such as scrubbers is a plus.

Why Work Here?

As a permanent employee, enjoy 10 paid holidays, 14 vacation days, and 12 sick days. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance and a 401k with a 10% match. Take advantage of HSA/FSA options and tuition assistance through the university's Tuition Benefit Plan, which supports you and your family in pursuing higher education.

Work Environment:

Custodians work in various zones across campus, including administrative buildings, dorms, halls, and athletic facilities. The role is physically demanding, involving standing for long periods and quickly moving across zones to complete tasks. While the work is fast-paced, custodians are not expected to handle anything dangerous or harmful. Flexibility and willingness to get hands-on with cleaning tasks are essential.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits:

• The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/hr.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
• Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
• If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington, IN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.