Custodial

This post will be more opinionated than most.  Heads up for y'all!  

I think that a lot of people bash this position unfairly and I want to give the custodial position its due.  Now I completely understand, don't get me wrong.  Being a janitor in an 'internship' setting doesn't seem the most appealing or educational.  BUT if you think about it the College Program leans more heavily on the job aspect of the program versus the internship experience anyway.  This program looks fantastic on your resume, but remember that this is a job and you are getting paid to work for Disney.  It's not going to be all fun and games with every day spent on vacation.  

That being said.  Do not put custodial unless you are willing to perform this role.  Most people think that by filling out interest in all the roles that you are for sure going to be extended an offer. This might be the case, but you will most likely be placed in custodial or housekeeping which are both the least requested roles.  Don't feel like you are pressured during the phone interview when they ask if you are interested in this position.  It's ok to say no!  This is not the most glamorous role compared to attractions or merchandise, but if you do say you are interested or would be willing than prepare yourself for one of the College Programs most fun role!

Responsibilities may include:

• High Guest interaction while working independently
• Extensive cleaning - including restrooms and toilets
• Working with cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Bussing tables in restaurants and outdoors
• Sweeping and mopping
• Emptying trashcans, lifting heavy garbage bags
• Driving pargo carts
• Vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning pool decks
• Providing Guest information
• Standing for extended periods, working outdoors

CP's who have completed their role as Custodial only have great things to say about it.  The guest interaction is extremely high and most of the custodial staff get to play games with children.  What I find to be SO COOL is the water art that they create.  Yes, you read me correctly....WATER ART.  ERMAGHERD.  It's fascinating.  I don't know, they must teach you this during training, but if you have some free time to yourself than most custodial staff create pretty detailed water art on the sidewalk.  Its cool because the effects last for a while and bring just a little more magic into the park (as if you thought that there wasn't enough already).  

Most CPs consider custodial to be one of the better jobs for the College Program.  You are the first cast member that guests meet when entering the park and its your responsibility to know these parks backwards and forwards to be able to direct guests to the right place and adequately answer all their questions.  You also will know where the nearest restroom is.  What a perk! (not sarcastic).  You are not the only CP with this role.  There are hundreds more of you!  Its pretty cool to just roam the parks all day.  You won't be stuck in that one attractions queue hearing the same spiel for 6 hours.  

Remember, you will get out of this role what you put into it.  If you don't think this role is for you than by all means, don't put it down!!  Simple as that.  Lots of people are worried about getting placed here, but if you tell Disney no, then they will listen.  I just want to set the record straight.  This is a fun and enjoyable role and people shouldn't bad mouth it.  You're in Disney!! This is truly the most magical custodial position you'll ever come across.  

Here's a cute video by Disney showing more of the Custodial Role!