Part-Time Temporary Custodian, Bradford Woods

BRADFORD WOODS (BA-BRAD-IUBLA)

Bradford Woods is Indiana University's premier outdoor center, located just 30 minutes north of the Bloomington campus. Spanning 2,500 acres of pristine Indiana forest, Bradford Woods offers transformative outdoor experiences to over 16,000 visitors annually through programs like retreats, environmental education, and community events. As a part of the Office of Student Life, Bradford Woods provides a welcoming environment where individuals from all backgrounds can connect with nature, learn new skills, and grow. Join our team and be part of an organization that is dedicated to offering meaningful outdoor experiences for all who visit.

The Part Time Temporary Custodian at Bradford Woods will play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our facilities, including cabins, public spaces, and staff areas. This position supports a variety of programs such as retreats, environmental education, and community events, ensuring that all areas are prepared to the highest standards. By helping maintain a welcoming environment, the Custodian will contribute to the overall experience for visitors and staff, supporting our mission to provide enriching outdoor opportunities for all who visit.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and safety of cabins, public restrooms, kitchens, and meeting spaces.
• Sets up and breaks down rooms and areas for retreats, educational programs, and events.
• Manages waste disposal and recycling throughout the facility.
• Performs seasonal cleaning tasks, including window washing and deep cleaning.
• Replaces lightbulbs and make minor repairs to facility infrastructure as needed.
• Ensures outdoor areas, including trails and paths, are free from hazards and well-maintained.
• Stocks and maintains cleaning supplies, notifying supervisor when inventory is low.
• Assists with preparing facilities for high-use periods, ensuring readiness for programs and events.
  
  

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level
  
  

Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Previous custodial experience
  
  

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment and have ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials. Some knowledge of standard kitchen practices and sanitation methods (for positions in food service facility)
• Ability to follow safe work practices in biohazard and/or hazardous waste clean-up (i.e. blood borne pathogens; toxic, reactive, explosive and ignitable laboratory wastes, corrosive wastes from cleaning operations; other miscellaneous wastes from across campus). May involve training and tests in hazardous waste management
• Ability to interact and communicate with a wide variety of people
• Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
  
  

This role requires the ability to remain stationary for periods of time and move about the workplace for extended durations. The position involves effective communication and the operation of machinery, tools, and controls. It also requires physical mobility, including the ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs, as well as positioning oneself in low-level positions. The role may require detecting various chemicals and gases, accessing rooftops, and navigating tight spaces to perform inspections. The individual must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Additionally, this role requires availability during inclement weather (e.g., snow and ice) to ensure needs are met during weather emergencies.

5040 State Road 67 North

Martinsville, Indiana 46151

This position is in person position

$16.07 per hour

This is a part-time temporary role that requires up to 29 hours per week and requires flexibility in schedule in order to accommodate program events.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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