Cleaning Equipment, Construction Inspection, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Higher Education, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Needs Assessment, Order Supplies, Recycling, Staff Training, Team Player, Waste Disposal
Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking dedicated and dependable candidates for a 3rd shift Custodian position with the hours of 10:00 PM-6:30 AM. Our custodians are vital members of our team, playing an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors across campus.
In this role, you will take pride in maintaining the appearance and functionality of university facilities by performing a variety of cleaning tasks, including mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, dusting, and managing trash disposal to ensure spaces are in excellent condition for daily activities. You will also be responsible for maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies, assisting with building inspections to identify custodial needs, and supporting campus events by helping arrange tables and chairs as needed.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values teamwork, and takes pride in making a visible impact every day while supporting Auburn University’s commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Cleans University buildings (restrooms, classrooms, and common areas) to ensure that facilities are in suitable condition for activities, which may include (but not limited to) sweeping and mopping floors, washing windows, dusting, sanitizing surfaces, and trash disposal.
- Maintains equipment and supplies in order to complete tasks.
- Assists with waste disposal and recycling efforts.
- Reports maintenance and/or safety issues.
- Operates and ensures proper functioning of cleaning and floor care equipment.
- Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
- Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read and write.
- Follows detailed instructions and procedures.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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Auburn University
Welcome to Auburn University, a
comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University
continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate,
graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study
determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion
economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.