Custodian

Custodian

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for

quality and academic excellence, invites applications for a full-time Custodian to join our

community.

Schedule: This position will generally work from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday,

with occasional weekends as needed.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning (dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, wash, restrooms, trash, etc.).
• Perform deeper cleaning as needed (carpets, upholstery, fixtures, windows, blinds, etc.).
• Use industrial custodial equipment (vacuums, buffers, scrubbers) and chemicals

(strippers, waxes).

• Work on special projects (moving furniture, set ups).
• Following safety and security policies and procedures.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work some weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Must be dependable and able to work as part of a team.
• Must be capable of using industrial custodial equipment.
• Must be able to learn the proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a regular basis, and 40 pounds occasionally.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the following:

• Insurance – health, dental, vision, supplemental
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Paid time off – 16 days per year
• Paid holidays – 20 days per year
• Retirement plan
• Free tuition at KWC after one year plus tuition arrangements with hundreds of other

colleges and universities

• As Kentucky Wesleyan is a not-for-profit institution, employees may be eligible for loan

Education, as applicable.

This position is a nonexempt position paid on an hourly basis. The position description provides

an overview of the level of work to be performed by an employee in this position and does not

constitute a contract of employment. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties,

responsibilities, and/or qualifications, as the College reserves the right to change the description

at any time.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A background check will be required of

the hired candidate. The College is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and remains committed to

attracting qualified candidates looking to be part of a growing and successful higher educational

organization.

Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant

city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for

excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has

been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in

the South and one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review

has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs.

Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or

terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the

Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf,

soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single

campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for

students and a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way” which guides
our community:

• We do everything with honor.

• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus

community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and

physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of

the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and

appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that

reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively

create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all

forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,

sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.

About Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant,

beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to

promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only

available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily

accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis,

MO.

Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several
new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five

parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting
visitors from throughout the region.

Suggested Websites

Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan, the KWC Panthers, and the Owensboro

community may be found at:

• https://www.kwc.edu/
• http://www.kwcpanthers.com/
• http://www.owensboro.org/
• https://edc.owensboro.com/
• https://visitowensboro.com/