Custodian, Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning

Job Description

Utilizing excellent customer service and high attention to detail, perform general custodial duties as directed by departmental leadership. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Upon direction and training from the Team Lead of Custodial Services, following established cleaning procedures and techniques.
  • Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors;
  • Dusting and polishing furniture and woodwork;
  • Cleaning restrooms and replenishing supplies;
  • Emptying and cleaning waste and recycling receptacles;
  • Picking up paper and trash;
  • Cleaning relight glass, windows, and walls;
  • Cleaning decks, balconies, sidewalks, offices, laundry rooms, and common space areas;
  • Sets up, moves, and arranges furniture and equipment;
  • Turns out lights and locks doors and windows, as required;
  • Maintains custodial areas and equipment so they are clean and presentable;
  • Unloads supply deliveries and organizes materials as needed;
  • Launder housekeeping materials as requested by leadership;
  • Works on special projects and cleans other facilities, as assigned;
  • Reports all matters of safety to the Supervisor;
  • Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures;
  • Performs other duties as assigned by departmental leadership.

Other Functions

• This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, cleaning instructions, and schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to build and maintain an effective working relationship with students, faculty, and staff who are subtly or different than yourself.
• Ability to understand and interpret terminology related to the area of work.
• Ability to understand and follow the vision, structure, culture, philosophy, values, and code of ethics of the facilities department and Wake Forest University as a whole.
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team.
• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions including hazards.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• High school graduate plus one year of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking either within your respective areas or between areas on campus,
• Lifting up to 50 pounds,
• Pushing, pulling, and grasping.

Environmental Conditions

• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and hazards.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note To Applicant

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. Accommodations for Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.