Custodial Worker 1 (Mo-Fr 3pm-11pm)

Custodial Worker 1 (Mo-Fr 3pm-11pm) Shippensburg University is seeking reliable and motivated individuals for the position of Custodial Worker I within the Custodial Services Department. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across campus facilities, including academic buildings, administrative offices, residence halls, and athletic spaces. The Custodial Worker I is responsible for performing a wide range of custodial and housekeeping duties in an assigned area of the university. This position ensures that departmental cleaning standards, policies, and procedures are consistently followed while supporting the overall cleanliness and sanitation of campus facilities. This is a designated essential position, requiring employees to report to work during campus delays, closures, or emergency situations. Weekend rotational schedules may be required to maintain operational coverage. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine and detailed general custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of university facilities including: Cleaning furniture, fixtures, lavatories, stairways, windows, carpets, and drinking fountains Trash removal and floor care (mopping, vacuuming) Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, locker rooms, and shower areas Participate in seasonal deep cleaning (fall and spring housecleaning) Operate and inspect manual and powered custodial equipment in safe manner Monitor and report maintenance issues or needed repairs in buildings and furniture Maintain custodial closets, supplies and equipment rooms; request supplies as needed Follow all safety protocols and participate in training programs Provide support during emergencies and scheduled campus events Assist with event setup, coverage and cleanup as needed Respond appropriately to urgent or emergency cleaning situations Deliver excellent customer service; respond to complaints and service needs with appropriate measure of courtesy and service. Minimum Qualifications: Ability to follow established cleaning procedures, safety guidelines, and oral and written instructions Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and perform physically demanding tasks Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness standards Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Effective communication and customer service skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of custodial equipment, including floor scrubbers, buffers, shampooers, vacuums, extractors, foggers, and chemical dispensers Willingness to be trained on and operate additional equipment as needed Preferred Qualifications: Previous custodial experience preferred. Posting Detail Information: Open Date - 03/18/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled - Yes All candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials until the position is filled. Materials submitted in other formats including paper documents will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. All university employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance. All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation. Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.