According to W&L Director of Human Resources, Steven McClure, custodians are responsible for "maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetics of the buildings they are responsible for."

Completing this task often requires:
    .taking out trash
    .sweeping and mopping floors
    .dusting
    .organizing office spaces
    .vacuuming carpets
    .maintaining the hygiene of the
     bathrooms
    .reporting areas that may be safety
     hazards to the appropriate
     administrators

However, what are custodians getting in return for meeting their obligations, and how does W & L compare to other establishments?

Starting Pay at Washington and Lee: $9.00 / hour
                                                        $360.00 / week (40 hours/week)
                                                   $18,720.00 / year

Starting Pay at McDonalds: $7.50 / hour
Starting Pay at The Palms: $8.00 / hour

(The poverty line for a family of four is $20,000 / year)

Washington and Lee's Full-Time Staff Benefits Summary

Produced by Washington and Lee journalism students.

Lead supervisor:      Prof. Claudette Artwick

Reporting supervisor: Prof. Doug Cumming

Editing supervisor:  Prof. Pamela Luecke

Technical supervisor:  Michael Todd