Custodian

Job Title: CustodianJob DescriptionThe Custodian maintains a clean, safe, and orderly campus environment by taking ownership of assigned facilities and grounds. This role performs a wide range of cleaning, floor care, and basic building upkeep tasks across various campus zones, ensuring that classrooms, administrative buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities remain welcoming and well-maintained for all occupants.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, ramps, and stairs by sweeping, wet mopping, dust mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming as assigned.
• Service, clean, and restock restrooms with necessary supplies to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Gather and empty recycling and trash from designated containers and areas.
• Clean and polish fixtures to maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Replace light bulbs as needed to ensure proper lighting in assigned areas.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaning solutions, sponges, and squeegees.
• Mix water, detergents, or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specified instructions and safety guidelines.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment to reduce dust buildup and maintain cleanliness.
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets as required to maintain flooring quality.
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors in accordance with established procedures.
• Clean, replace, and hang blinds, drapes, and entrance mats as needed.
• Collect and deliver soiled items to designated locations for laundering or disposal.
• Clear sidewalks, drives, and adjacent areas, including shoveling snow when necessary.
• Lock, unlock, and secure buildings according to established schedules and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of building conditions and facilities, promptly reporting abnormalities or security concerns.
• Identify and report needed building repairs or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with snow removal activities as necessary to maintain safe walkways and entrances.
• Respond to spills and unexpected messes promptly by cleaning, sweeping, and mopping as needed.
• Work in assigned zones across campus and reallocate to different zones based on operational needs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support overall facilities operations.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of custodial or janitorial experience.
• Proficiency in basic cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift across large zones such as lecture halls, student unions, or athletic facilities.
• Ability to bend and squat to reach hard-to-clean areas and low surfaces.
• Ability to lift and pull up to 50 pounds, including moving furniture to clean, mop, or vacuum underneath and around it.
• Ability to perform work requiring medium to heavy physical effort on a consistent basis.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift (MondayFriday, 5:30 p.m.2:00 a.m.) or 3rd shift (Sunday nightFriday morning, 10:00 p.m.6:30 a.m.) as assigned.
• Reliability and accountability in following cleaning schedules and completing assigned tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Commercial or industrial cleaning experience is a plus.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in custodial or janitorial work within a commercial or industrial building is a plus.
• Ability to operate cleaning vehicles and floor care equipment such as scrubbers is a plus.
• Experience in production, general labor, housekeeping, janitorial, or clean-up roles is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple cleaning tasks within a defined zone.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Why Work Here?Team members benefit from a comprehensive and competitive benefits package upon becoming a permanent employee, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and retirement savings through a 401(k) plan. Flexible spending and health savings account options support effective management of healthcare and dependent care costs. Tuition assistance provides a substantial subsidy toward the cost of attending university courses for employees, eligible spouses, and tax-dependent children, supporting long-term career growth and educational goals. The organization values stability, union-negotiated wage structures, and fair opportunities for overtime, fostering a supportive and predictable work environment. Work EnvironmentCustodians work across designated zones on a university campus, primarily in administrative buildings but also in residence halls, academic halls, and athletic facilities as needed. Work is physically demanding and fast paced, requiring standing and walking for the full shift while moving throughout the assigned zone to complete the daily scope of work. Tasks may involve exposure to dust, cleaning chemicals, and occasional messy conditions, and employees must be willing to get dirty when cleaning a wide variety of spills and messes. Anything dangerous or harmful is handled by specialized personnel, and custodians are not expected to touch hazardous materials. The role involves 2nd and 3rd shift schedules, with overtime offered on a voluntary sign-up basis and assigned by seniority when needed. Work includes indoor and outdoor tasks such as clearing sidewalks and shoveling snow in various weather conditions. Custodians use standard cleaning tools and equipment such as mops, brooms, vacuums, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, and squeegees to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety across campus. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, IN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $15.50 - $15.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, IN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.