Custodian

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Nature of Work: Routine custodial work in cleaning and performing related tasks. Work is generally performed in accordance with established procedures and sanitary standards, which may vary depending upon location. Performs preventative/routine maintenance, minor repairs, and grounds keeping tasks. 

 

Examples of Work Performed:

Primary Duties:

1. Perform routine custodial work which includes cleaning and maintain assigned areas
a. Vacuum all carpeted areas
b. Sweep and mop hard surface floors
c. Clean, sanitize, and re-stock restrooms on a daily basis
d. Dust, high and low
e. Collect and empty all trash from assigned areas and dispose of trash in central receptacle

2. Work safely and use appropriate precautionary methods involved in cleaning, maintenance and repair activities.
 
3.Maintain custodial equipment on a daily basis

Secondary Duties:

1. Perform other cleaning duties unique to assigned areas such as shampooing carpeted areas, stripping, scrubbing, and waxing floors, cleaning walls, woodwork, baseboards, windows, blinds, and furniture.

2. Perform minor and routine maintenance to assigned areas, such as changing light bulbs, replacing light covers and repairing blinds

3. Turn in work orders for any maintenance problems in order for repairs to be made immediately

4. Move furniture and equipment as directed

5. Operate equipment such as vacuums, buffers, extractors and scrubbers

6. Perform preventative/routine maintenance and grounds keeping tasks as needed

7. Perform emergency and special setup or cleanup functions

8. Lock and unlock building doors, meeting rooms and classrooms

9. Assist with snow removal from entrance areas and steps

10. This position typically works Monday-Friday 5:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Work may be required during none routine times to support special events.

11. Other duties as assigned

About Us:

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

Required Qualifications:

Any minimum level of education, experience or training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities needed to perform the assigned work.

Ability to work in extreme hot or cold; bend, crouch and climb; assist in safe lifting in excess of 75 pounds; and, sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  625
Org Unit:  Facility Services WSC
Application Review Date:  7/2/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Union:  Nebraska Association of Public Employees (NAPE)
Job Location:  Wayne, NE 68787
Advertised Salary:  Minimum Annual Salary is $35,483.
Job Type:  Full-Time
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  hr@wsc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Wayne State College is seeking a Custodian from 5:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M.

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Posting Start Date:  7/3/25