Custodian

Drexel University's Facilities Management Department has available full-time custodian openings. The qualified candidates will provide a clean and safe atmosphere for the students, faculty, staff, and guests of Drexel University.

• Collect trash and maintain receptacles in offices, classrooms, labs, dormitories, rest rooms, and public spaces.
• Clean rest rooms, including sinks, mirrors, toilets, urinals, doors, lights, walls, and floors.
• Clean classrooms and dormitories, including walls, floors, desks, blinds, trash receptacles, doors, whiteboards, and chalk trays. Occasionally perform high dusting and window cleaning upon direction from Supervisor.
• Clean laboratories, including walls, floors, counters, doors, waste receptacles, windowsills, blinds, and other items assigned by Supervisor.
• Strip and wax hard-surface floors; shampoo and bonnet carpets.
• Perform moderate to heavy lifting as needed, including snow removal and moving furniture and equipment.
• Operate buffers, burnishers (electric), burnishers (battery), and push carts with cleaning supplies and materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED OR 5 years of relevant experience required.

• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands ≤ 50lbs

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

This is a Full-Time Union position classified as Non-Exempt. Benefits and compensation are based on the agreed Collective Bargaining Agreement for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Jul 22 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 22 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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