Custodian

Custodian

Indiana University Kokomo

in Kokomo, IN

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Type: Full-Time

Posted: 07/25/2025

Category: Facilities Management

Job ID: 316647

Department

PHYSICAL PLANT (KO-PHYP-IUKOA)

Job Summary

Cleans floors, ramps, and stairs by sweeping, wet mopping/dust mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms. Gathers and empties recycling and trash. Cleans and polishes fixtures. Replaces light bulbs. Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees. Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.

Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment. Steam cleans or shampoos carpets. Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors. Cleans, replaces, and hangs blinds, drapes, and entrance mats. Collects and delivers soiled items.

Clears sidewalks, drives, and adjacent areas. Shovels snow.

Locks, unlocks, and secures buildings. Maintains awareness of building sand facilities, reports abnormalities or security concerns. Identifies and reports needed building repairs.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assist with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

General knowledge at the high school level

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

Some custodial experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

Some positions in a food service facility may be required to attend food safety training and obtain certification

SKILLS

Required

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Highly thorough and dependable

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to represent the company with external constituents

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Ability to build strong customer relationships

Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment and have ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials; Some knowledge of standard kitchen practices and sanitation methods (for positions in food service facility)

Ability to follow safe work practices in biohazard and/or hazardous waste clean-up (i.e. blood bornepathogens; toxic, reactive, explosive and ignitable laboratory wastes, corrosive wastes from cleaning operations; other miscellaneous wastes from across campus); May involve training and tests in hazardous waste management

Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people

Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to work in team environment

Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Must be available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Custodial

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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