Custodian

LM Wind Power / GE; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

Free On-Campus Fitness Facility access

Participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Exchange

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE in Schenectady, NY is hiring for an office cleaner responsible for maintaining cleanliness across campus. Responsibilities include trash removal, cleaning bathrooms, and assisting with events. Candidates should be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and have a valid NYS driver’s license.

The position offers a full-time, non-exempt role with an hourly pay rate of $16.00. Benefits include vacation time, healthcare plans, and access to fitness facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work for extended periods.
• Safety conscious with good understanding of written/verbal instructions.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of office and common areas.
• Remove trash and clean windows, showers, and bathrooms.
• Assist with special events setup.
• Remove snow from entryways.

Skills

Physical ability to lift moderately heavy items

Ability to follow safety instructions

Ability to work weekends

Valid NYS driver’s license

Foster an inclusive and diverse community

Job description

Position Purpose

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

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Remove office and building trash
• Wash windows, clean showers, bathrooms, and public areas using wet/dry mop, vacuum cleaner, cleaning cloths and cleaning solutions
• Follow safety instructions and procedures related to clothing, gloves, goggles, masks and use of cleaning chemicals
• Cleans, strips and waxes tile and floors
• Shampoo and extract carpeting
• Maintain vacuums and other equipment by installing new vacuum bags and mop heads and moving equipment as necessary
• Remove snow from entryways and walkways
• Assist with special events including table and chair setup
• Pitches in to assist colleagues when needed

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods
• Safety conscious with ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work on weekends and have two weekdays off
• Full‑time employees must participate in an on‑call rotation to support campus operations during evenings, weekends, and emergencies as needed
• Valid NYS driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to foster an inclusive, diverse and culturally vibrant community and promote belonging among students, faculty, staff and alumni

Compensation

Hourly rate: $16.00.

Benefits

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time with Winter Recess Break and Paid Holidays according to policy
• Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Free On‑Campus Fitness Facility access and discounts for wellness programs
• Participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan and Salary Continuation Program in the event of disability
• Tuition Exchange

Work Schedule

• Work days: Varied, determined during hiring process
• Shift start/end: 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Hours per week: 40; Weeks per year: 52
• Position classification: Non-exempt, regular full-time

Location

Schenectady, NY

EEO & Accommodations Statement

Union College is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Non‑discrimination policy: Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees based on age, sex, race, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.