Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department at Washington University School of Medicine is committed to delivering a comprehensive range of services to support the medical campus.

We oversee maintenance and operations for 65 buildings, covering more than 11.1 million gross square feet of space.  This includes the 11-story, 609,000-square-foot neuroscience research building, which houses one of the world’s highest concentrations of neuroscientists.  Our responsibilities include operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management.

Furthermore, as the School of Medicine continues to expand its presence both on and off campus in areas such as teaching, clinical care, and research, our team remains instrumental in ensuring the seamless delivery of clinical care, advancing research initiatives, and facilitating educational endeavors.

Responsible for floor cleaning and maintenance throughout campus. Will be required to work with cleaning chemicals and will need to be able to understand the safety data sheets for those chemicals. Responsible for hard surfaces, carpet, and wood floors, scheduled by supervisor in public areas and as requested by customers utilizing commercial equipment.

Job Description

• Canvas areas of responsibility daily.
• Assesses for thoroughness and quality of floors on campus.
• Provides floor maintenance services to campus.
• Performs daily cleaning services for customers and public areas, as well as floor care as assigned.
• Performs major floor maintenance such as stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, and top coating and burnishing.
• Performs major floor maintenance such as carpet extraction, spotting, carpet bonneting, and large area vacuuming.
• Utilizes vacuum cleaners, brushes, cleaning chemicals, floor finish, and other hard surface floor and carpet cleaning materials.
• Works with cleaning chemicals and understands safety data sheets for those chemicals.
• Performs all floor tech procedures, from proper set-up to proper cleanup of the work site and all equipment used for the hard surface or carpet cleaning project.

Working Conditions

Job Location

• 3rd shift schedule is typically Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM.
• May be required to work weekends or modified hours.

Physical Effort

• Exposure to cleaning agents, chemicals, heavy lifting and prolonged standing, walking, kneeling, crouching and bending.
• Will be required to frequently work in a bent over position often on hands and knees in the process of preparing floors for cleaning.
• Requires a great deal of walking within assigned areas, includes going outside from one building to another.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Floor Care (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D driver's license - Department of Motor Vehicle

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Chemical Regulations, Cleanup Tools, Computer Documentation, Computer Literacy, Equipment Operations, Floor Care, Instruction Manuals, Learning Techniques, Oral Communications, Organizational Commitment, Polishing Machines, Professional Cleaning, Professional Integrity, Quality Performance, Reading Instruction, Safety Measures, Safe Work Practices, Self-Starter, Strive for Excellence, Upholstery Cleaning, Work Collaboratively, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G05-H

Salary Range

$17.03 - $24.61 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.