Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Custodial Worker.

Perform a full range of custodial duties related to the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and facilities; perform related work as required.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Perform general cleaning of classrooms, offices, conference rooms, laboratories, dining rooms, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, libraries, student housing and/or all related areas.
  
  
• Clean restroom facilities and related fixtures and restock supplies.
  
  
• Perform general cleaning of windows, walls, doors, stairs, desks, chairs, tables, blackboards, and related furniture and fixtures.
  
  
• Clean, sweep, vacuum, extract, mop, strip, wax, polish, buff, and maintain floors, steps, entrances and halls.
  
  
• Dispose of trash, biohazards and recyclables properly.
  
  
• Sweep and clean entranceways and steps.
  
  
• Replace light bulbs as needed.
  
  
• Setup and arrange furniture and equipment for classes and scheduled events.
  
  
• Work safely with equipment, vehicles, cleaning fluids, chemicals, and other cleaning agents.
  
  
• Report safety hazards and identify and report maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.
  
  
• Report observed suspicious or unusual situations or activities promptly to designated authorities.
  
  
• Assist in snow removal from building entrances and adjacent walkways.
  
  
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Must possess the ability to work independently and be self-motivated to complete tasks within allotted timeframe.
  
  
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals required.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
  
  
• Experience with industrial or commercial cleaning preferred.
  
  
• Ability to read and write preferred.
  
  
• Ability to perform basic math preferred.
  
  
• Experience with computers, internet, and email software preferred.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI          

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities