Custodian

Paul Smith's College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Smith's College in New York is looking for a dedicated Custodian to maintain a clean and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, and guests.

This role involves a variety of custodial duties including cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining campus facilities while ensuring adherence to the college’s standards for safety and service.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous custodial or housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, and public areas.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums and buffers.
• Assist with floor care projects including stripping and waxing.

Skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Good manual dexterity for handling cleaning tools

Customer service interactions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Days:8-hour shifts will be determined between the hours of 5:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Evenings: 3 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Description

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position performs routine custodial duties in academic buildings, residence halls, administrative offices, athletic facilities, dining areas, and common spaces. The role supports the college’s mission by maintaining campus infrastructure and appearance in accordance with Paul Smith’s College operational, and customer service standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, residence halls, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, lounges, and public areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and polish floors and surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and transport waste to designated collection points.
• Clean windows, doors, walls, partitions, and furniture.
• Restock restroom and custodial supplies.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, auto scrubbers, buffers, carpet extractors, and floor machines.
• Assist with floor care projects including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet cleaning.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs, and equipment for campus events and meetings.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and repair needs to supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures regarding OSHA standards.
• Support emergency response activities including snow events, spills, or campus emergencies as assigned.
• Maintain positive customer service interactions with students, faculty, staff, and guests.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete projects and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Custodial Evening Lead or Custodial Team Coordinator or designee in their absence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous custodial or housekeeping experience preferred but not required
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment preferred
• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.

Physical Requirements

Environmental Conditions

• Work is consistently performed in indoor academic and residential spaces with normal temperature ranges for the season.
• Fast-paced environment during academic year and campus events.
• Traditional noise of a busy workspace setting can be expected.
• Working spaces may be crowded based on traffic and space configuration.
• Routine exposure to cleaning chemicals to perform duties.

Lifting and Carrying

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Routine lifting between 10-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting and carrying light to moderate weight products or tools (cleaning tools, cleaning products, garbage, furniture items, etc.).
• Utilize assistive devices and equipment as necessary.

Mobility

• Perform physically active work including bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods.
• Infrequent needs to reach overhead to perform work duties.
• Climbing various staircases across the campus to engage in meetings and/or presentations.
• Utilize mobility assistive devices and equipment as necessary.

Dexterity and Hand‑Eye Coordination

• Manual dexterity for handling cleaning tools.

Sensory Requirements

• Good vision is required, with corrective lenses as necessary.
• Good hearing is required with assistive devices as necessary.

Paul Smith’s College is an equal opportunity employer. Position descriptions are created that focus on essential functions, using inclusive language, and avoid unnecessary or discriminatory requirements.