Seasonal Custodial Workers

Seasonal Custodial Workers

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words—we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success.Shippensburg University is currently seeking applications for full-time Temporary Custodial Workers for Summer 2026. Team members are expected to perform a wide range of housekeeping and custodial services across campus facilities, including academic, administrative, residential, and athletic buildings. These full-time, temporary positions are scheduled Monday through Friday, with shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The successful candidates will contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for students, employees, and visitors.As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general custodial duties such as:
• Cleaning furniture, fixtures, lavatories, showers, stairways, windows, carpets, and drinking fountains
• Trash removal and floor care (mopping, vacuuming)
• Seasonal deep cleaning (Fall and Spring)
• Operate and inspect manual and powered custodial equipment safely
• Monitor and report maintenance issues or needed repairs in buildings and furniture
• Maintain supply and equipment rooms; request supplies as needed
• Follow all safety protocols and participate in training programs
• Provide support during emergencies and scheduled campus events
• Deliver excellent customer service; respond to complaints and service needs with appropriate measure of courtesy and service
• Maintain effective verbal and written communication with supervisors and team members
• Report incidents and injuries immediately to the appropriate personnel
• Overtime as needed

Minimum Qualifications - On-campus interview is required.

Preferred Qualifications - Previous custodial experience in an institutional setting is preferred.

Open Date - 04/01/2026

Close Date: Open Until Filled - Yes

All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.