Custodian

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain carpet and hard‑surface floors.
• Dust and polish furniture.
• Wash walls and remove trash.
• Relamp and clean windows.
• Clean and stock restrooms.
• Perform special event set‑up during the week and for weekend events when necessary.
• Support campus‑wide activities in the areas of set‑up, snow and ice removal, and any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
• Experience in a custodial role preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and provide written responses.
• Valid Virginia vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check.

Physical Requirements

• Fine motor manipulation (picking, pinching, typing, etc.).
• Grasping with fingers and palm.
• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Walking, standing, and balancing on various surfaces.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting (up to 50 lb occasionally, 20 lb frequently, 10 lb constantly).

Working Conditions

• Exposure to vibration and various physical hazards (moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, high places, heat, chemicals).
• Potential exposure to oils and cutting fluids.
• Medium work classification with the forces described above.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 2:00 am – 10:00 am (40 hours per week). A shift differential of $2.00 per hour is provided for regularly scheduled hours worked between 2:00 am – 10:00 am.

Pay

The expected pay rate for this position is between $19.52 – $21.28 per hour. Offers are based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits

Washington and Lee University offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families. More information is available at jobs.wlu.edu.