Custodial Technician - Full-Time

THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (BCBS)

Paid holidays

Retirement plan 403(b)

Uniforms provided

Senior/employee safety program

Job summary

New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA is seeking a full-time housekeeper to maintain campus facilities, equipment and ground areas. The role includes cleaning floors, restrooms, furniture and assisting with events, with seasonal snow removal.

The position offers an hourly rate of $20 and is essential to campus operations. Applicants should be able to lift 25–75 pounds and work Mon-Thu evenings, with Sundays and some days off as noted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years related housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must be physically able to perform essential duties.
• Must read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor and rug cleaning and floor maintenance using appropriate equipment.
• Sanitize restrooms and drinking fountains and polish furniture.
• Move and set up office furniture and equipment for college events.
• Assist in snow removal and maintain cleanliness of buildings and grounds.
• Follow safety rules including OSHA; report damages.
• Respond to campus cleaning emergencies and routine cleanups.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Floor buffers

Shampoo equipment

Wet/dry vacuums

Snow blowers

Dollies/hand trucks

Job description

New England College of Optometry is a professional graduate school located in Boston's Historic Back Bay. The College seeks a professional and diligent individual for a full-time housekeeper position, responsible for cleaning and maintenance campus facilities, equipment and adjacent ground areas.

Responsibilities include: floor and rug cleaning; cleaning and sanitizing rest rooms, drinking fountains, etc.: cleaning and polishing furniture: moving and setting up office furniture, and other furniture and equipment needed for college functions and operations. Seasonal snow removal is also required. These tasks are completed in accordance with established schedules and procedures. The physical demands of this position range from LIGHT to MEDIUM HEAVY. The heaviest physical demands are required during the moving and handling of cleaning equipment and furniture, especially up stairways in buildings where elevators are not available. These activities require lifting and handling from 25 to 75 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis. Heavier tasks may require the assistance of (2) or more co-workers.

The hours for this shift are as follow:

Monday - Thursday 2pm – 11pm

Friday & Saturday OFF

Sunday 7:30am – 7pm

Hourly rate for this position is $20/hour.

This position is an essential employee and may be required to perform work on days when the college is closed.

• Safely performs all floor maintenance in accordance with industry standards, operating light and heavy (industrial type) machines and attachments in accordance with all safety rules and regulations including OSHA regulations
• Scrub, strip, wax and polish floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubbers and buffers in accordance with all safety rules.
• Shampoos rugs using shampooing equipment following all operating and safety instructions.
• Physically moves office other furniture as needed. Moves custodial equipment upstairs in areas where elevators are not available.
• Uses equipment such as floor buffers, wet/dry vacuums, shampoo equipment, snow blowers and shovels. Small hand tools may be required to perform a variety of equipment adjustments and maintenance tasks. Dollies, hand trucks, and rolling carts, etc. are used to assist in furniture and equipment movement.
• Properly cares for and maintains the equipment under their charge, vacuums, floor machines, etc.
• Uniforms will be provided and are required to be worn at all times. Employee is responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of their uniforms. Eye and hearing protection will need to be worn during certain tasks.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of buildings and adjacent ground areas. Empties and cleans interior and exterior waste baskets, and receptacles and delivers waste to designated collecting area. Maintains and monitors immediate building exterior.
• Cleans and polishes office furniture: e.g. desks, tables, book cases and file cabinets. Responsible for detail work: e.g. polishing brass, stainless steel, and drinking fountains.
• Cleans and dusts ledges, corners, baseboards, and all furniture without disturbing customer's personal belongings.
• Cleans and maintains a (clean for health) sanitary condition in both wash and rest rooms, drinking fountains, locker rooms, etc. Participates in training to keep and acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities to remain current with standard operational practices and revised standards.
• Follows proper clean-up and recycling procedures as well as observe all safety rules and regulations (including OSHA regulations) while handling and/or caring for NECO tools and equipment. to avoid injury to self and others.
• Reports building damages, malfunctioning equipment, needed maintenance and/or repairs in assigned work areas.
• Moves and sets up furniture and equipment associated with on-going college operations and functions as per building specifications and frequencies. Performs light furniture moves in assigned buildings for cleaning and safety concerns.
• Responds to campus cleaning emergencies and emergency call-in situations.
• Properly uses and cares for tools, radios and equipment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-3 years related experience is preferred.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position as set forth in this Position Description.
• Must be able to read, write and interpret documents in the English language, e.g. safety rules, material safety data sheets (MSDS), operating repair, installation and procedure instruction manuals.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with co-workers and supervisors.

NECO is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including:

• 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage (employer subsidized at 75% or greater)
• Mental Health and Wellness benefits
• BCBS Dental
• Discounted vision services
• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,
• Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance
• 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer