Custodian

The Trustees of Union College in the Town of Schenectady in the State of New York; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, sick and personal

On-campus fitness facility access

Tuition exchange

Disability salary continuation

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY is hiring a full-time cleaner to perform daily housekeeping tasks in campus buildings. The role includes trash removal, window and floor cleaning, carpet care, and routine maintenance, with potential weekend shifts and emergency response duties.

A valid NYS driver’s license is required for weekend cleaning assignments. The position is non-exempt, fully on-site, with a starting pay of $16.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and students.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures and PPE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Removes office and building trash.
• Washes windows, cleans showers, bathrooms, and public areas.
• Cleans, strips and waxes tile and floors.
• Shampoos and extracts carpeting.
• Maintains vacuums and equipment.
• Removes snow from entryways and walkways.
• Assists with event setup and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Safety conscious

Weekend work possible

Emergency response readiness

Valid NYS driver’s license

Job description

Work Schedule and Classification

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.

In-Person.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

Supervisor: Team Lead

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.
• 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, able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions and work with a diverse group of staff and students.
• Ability to work on weekends may be required.
• During emergency situations will be required to work in the event of a personnel shortage.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record for cleaning jobs that include weekends.
• Does not apply to part-time cleaning jobs.
• The 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.
• Ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.

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.

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).

Location

Schenectady, NY

Accommodation

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Union College

Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity.

Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world.

Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community.

We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status.

Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias.

Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.