Custodial Building Attendant - Wittenberg University

Location: Springfield, OH Category: Support Staff Positions Posted On: Tue Mar 3 2026 Job Description:

Wittenberg University maintains an open application pool for the Custodial Building Attendant position; positions may be full-time (working approximately 40 hours/week) or part-time (working up to 29 hours/week). Full-time positions are offered benefits; part-time positions are eligible for prorated leave benefits (vacation, sick, personal). When openings occur, you may be contacted for additional information or to schedule an interview.

This Building Attendant provides a clean and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff including but not limited to daily cleaning, detail cleaning, trash removal, assisting with floor care of assigned locations, picking up litter, shoveling and salting entry ways, etc. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Management. The Building Attendant shift may require work during evenings and/or weekends.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Performs routine building maintenance and custodial duties in restrooms, lounges, hallways, offices, storage areas and workspaces including dusting, sweeping and mopping floors, washing windows, vents, office equipment, emptying trash, etc.

• Maintains exterior entryways to buildings.

• Maintains supply inventory.

• Changes light bulbs as requested.

• Works independently and perform duties in accordance to operational standards and work order requests.

• Operates equipment such as carpet cleaners, floor cleaners, snow blowers, salt applicators, shovels, etc.

• Performs seasonal work such as debris and litter removal in adjacent green areas.

• Follows all safety precautions of cleaning product labels.

• Inspects assigned areas and corrects or reports safety hazards as appropriate.

• Performs basic preventative maintenance and minor repairs on campus equipment used (for example vacuum, floor cleaning equipment, etc.).

• Observes safe work methods and uses appropriate safety equipment; secures worksites from safety hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings and applicable training.

• Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials used in applicable record keeping systems used.

• Participates as an active member of a team.

• Represents the University with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff, students and visitors and maintains a professional image at all times.

• Performs other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, development activities, etc.

  
  

Job Requirements:

Requirements include:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• One - three years of experience required.
• Must be familiar with the terminology of the trade.
• Must have experience with proper handling of common cleaning chemicals and best practices.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Must be able to work around students, faculty, staff in a sometimes fast paced environment; Must be dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Must be able to work overtime, after hours and weekends for special events and/or emergencies.
• Must be able to navigate various spaces on campus including both facilities and grounds. Requires climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and/or carrying/lifting of heavy objects. Subject to various weather conditions. Works with hazardous chemicals which require caution and safe handling. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.