Custodian

E03 Vermont State University; Randolph (VT); On-site; USD 30,664 - 41,486; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waiver (VSU)

Tuition Waiver for dependents

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Leave: Medical

Leave: Personal

Leave: Vacation

Job summary

E03 Vermont State University is seeking a lead custodial supervisor to manage a small campus crew and oversee cleaning, maintenance, and event support across residence halls, classrooms, and offices. The role includes training staff, assigning daily tasks, and ensuring safety while maintaining facilities.

It offers comprehensive benefits and a budgeted wage of $18.50 per hour for a 37.5-hour week, non-exempt status, and a Grade S06 classification, with direct supervision from the Custodial

Qualifications

• High school education desirable.
• One to two years of relevant commercial or institutional custodial experience.
• Physical ability to perform heavy custodial work and lift 50 pounds.
• Good basic supervisory skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small custodial crew and coordinate specialized custodial tasks like floor refinishing and carpet shampooing.
• Act as Lead in the absence of the Custodial Supervisor.
• Oversee duties during events, including setup and AV troubleshooting.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems and light maintenance.
• Manage trash, recycling and snow removal at entrances.
• Move furniture and arrange items for meetings and events.
• Lead training of new employees and assign daily tasks.
• Conduct quality inspections and report issues.
• Assist with pool maintenance tasks including chemical regulation and backwashing.
• Set up and take down gym equipment and maintain athletic areas.
• Maintain safety practices around cleaning chemicals and hazards.

Skills

High School Diploma

Custodial Experience

Heavy Lifting

Supervisory Skills

Driver's License

Job description

Responsibilities

• Clean and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance of campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices.
• Serve as a team leader for a small crew of custodial/housekeeping staff and coordinate specialized custodial/maintenance functions such as refinishing floors, shampooing carpets, and minor painting.
• Function as a Lead in the absence of the Custodial Supervisor.
• Oversee custodial duties during conference or event activities, ensuring set‑up, audio‑visual equipment troubleshooting, and overall cleanliness meet schedule and instruction.
• Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating, and ventilation systems, including cleaning and minor repairs of air vents and drains, plunging toilets, and replacing light bulbs.
• Empty and relocate trash, recycling, and snow removal around building entrances.
• Move furniture and equipment as necessary for residence halls and classrooms, and arrange items for meetings and events.
• Lead training of new employees, issue daily work assignments, monitor progress, and manage minor personnel issues.
• Conduct quality‑control inspections and preventive maintenance, reporting facility issues and deficiencies.
• Assist with special swimming‑pool maintenance tasks, including vacuuming, cleaning, chemical regulation, and backwashing.
• Set up and take down gym and sports equipment, and keep athletic areas and locker rooms clean.
• Maintain safety procedures and handle exposure to cleaning chemicals and workplace hazards.

Qualifications

• High school education desirable.
• One to two years of relevant commercial or institutional custodial experience.
• Physical ability to perform heavy custodial work and lift 50 pounds.
• Good basic supervisory skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑Term Disability
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave

Compensation and Work Hours

Weekly hours: 37.5. Budgeted wage: $18.50 per hour. Exempt Status: Non‑Exempt. Grade: S06.

Other Information

Direct supervision is received from the Custodial Supervisor.