Custodian

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, sick, and personal time

Winter recess break

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

On-campus fitness facility access

403(b) retirement plan participation

Tuition exchange

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time office cleaner in Schenectady, NY. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of office and common areas, assisting with events, and participating in on-call campus support. Candidates must lift moderately heavy items and work weekends.

This position offers an hourly wage of $16.00 and benefits including vacation time, healthcare coverage, and access to wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, bend and stoop for extended periods.
• Valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• Experience working in diverse communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of office and common spaces.
• Assist with special events setup.
• Participate in on-call rotation for campus support.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Safety consciousness

Basic reading and writing skills

Weekend availability

Job description

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office spaces and common spaces across campus.

Work Days

Varied; to be determined during the hiring process

Shift Start/End Time

5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hours Per Week

40

Weeks Per Year

52

Pay Status and Classification

Non-exempt, Regular full-time. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Supervisor

Team Lead

Position Purpose

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office spaces and common spaces across campus.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Removes office and building trash. Washes windows, cleans showers, bathrooms, and public areas using wet/dry mop, vacuum cleaner, cleaning cloths and cleaning solutions. Follows safety instructions/procedures related to clothing, gloves, goggles, masks and use of cleaning chemicals. Cleans, strips and waxes tile and floors. Shampoos and extracts carpeting. Maintains vacuums and other equipment by making simple adjustments such as installing new vacuum bags and mop heads, moving equipment from location to location as necessary. Removes snow from entryways and walkways.
• Event Preparation Assistance: Assists with special events including but not limited to table and chair setup.
• Additional Tasks: Pitches in to assist colleagues when needed.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Must be safety conscious, and able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work on weekends and have two weekdays off.
• Full-time employees must also participate in an on-call rotation to support campus operations during evenings, weekends, and emergencies as needed. During emergency situations, staff may be required to work in the event of a personnel shortage.
• A valid NYS driver’s license with a clean driving record is required, as full-time employees must participate in the on-call rotation, which involves the use of campus vehicles.
• Ability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff colleagues, and alumni.

Compensation

The rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location

Schenectady, NY

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Exchange

Background Checks

In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation

Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).