Custodian

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking a Custodian to perform custodial cleaning services across campus buildings in a team setting. The role includes floor cleaning, washing windows, and maintaining a safe, clean environment, with on-call after-hours support and potential vehicle operation.

Excellent English is desirable; a valid driver’s license is required, and compliance with background checks and safety policies is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Elementary school education required.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of physical screening and background check.
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform variety of custodial cleaning services, in a team setting to buildings in support of University facilities.
• Clean and maintain floor surfaces using approved supplies, chemicals and equipment.
• Clean water fountains, clean waste receptacles, wash windows.
• Maintain safe and clean living, learning and work environment.
• Remove trash and recycled items.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as on-call.
• May operate a University vehicle.

Skills

Conversational English

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

Elementary school education

Job description

Custodian

Posting Summary

Perform variety of custodial cleaning services, in a team setting to buildings in support of University facilities. Clean and maintain floor surfaces using approved supplies, chemicals and equipment. Clean water fountains, clean waste receptacles, wash windows. Maintain safe and clean living, learning and work environment. Remove trash and recycled items. Required to be on-call to respond to after-hours emergencies. Comply with all policies and procedures. May operate a University vehicle. This position requires active engagement in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and delivering great customer service. Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, support our department's mission, “providing the University with a clean, safe, and healthy environment in which to live, learn and work.”

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Elementary school education required.


• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one and driver's check may be required.


• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. occasionally required, specific physical requirements may apply based on specific job functions.


• Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of physical screening and background check.


• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers.

Desirable Qualifications

Competency in conversational English highly desirable.

Anticipated Pay Range

$18.50/hour

Other Information

A criminal background check is required for the top candidate prior to offer.

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required

Schedule may include regular weekend hours

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UE ($18.50 minimum hourly rate)

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Department

Custodial Services/11508

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

40

Term (months per year)

12