Custodian

At Wheeling University, you’ll find more than just a workplace — you’ll join a mission-driven community that lives by values of leadership, service, faith, integrity, and excellence. As an employee, you’ll be part of a university that is committed to integrating learning, research, and outreach within its Catholic tradition, seeking to develop not only competent professionals, and also socially responsible citizens. Wheeling promotes close student-faculty connections and encourages all members to grow both intellectually and ethically, to serve with compassion among diverse communities, and to lead by example. In such an environment, your work will matter — your contributions help sustain a culture where academic rigor, moral purpose, and service to others are more deals --they are daily actions and practices.

Wheeling University, a Catholic university, seeks part-time and full-time custodians to join our team. We have multiple shifts available. 

This position performs routine cleaning and housekeeping tasks in the upkeep of campus buildings or areas of assignment. Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides cleaning services to all areas of the campus, common areas and buildings.
• Empties trash containers and removes trash to disposal areas. 
• Cleans and dusts furniture, fixtures, shelving, cabinets, door and window trim, and  related furnishings; waxes furniture. 
• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors; vacuums and shampoos rugs, and carpets. 
• Washes and/or cleans pictures as well as windows and door glass. 
• Cleans restrooms/bathrooms; disinfects fixtures; replaces supplies. 
• Reports items that require repair and maintains stock of supplies. 
• Aids in moving furniture, supplies, and equipment between departments and throughout the campus. 
• May participate in setting up, arranging, and taking down furniture for special events. 
• May sweep or shovel snow from building entrances. 
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope, responsibility, and requirements of  the job. 

• A high school diploma/GED is required
• Must be able to pass a background check
• One-to-two years of related experience is preferred. 

EEO Statement:

Wheeling University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all faculty, staff, and students. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value the unique contributions that individuals bring to our campus and believe that diversity of perspectives enriches our academic and work environment.