Custodian

Mount Holyoke College; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Tuition Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA is seeking a part-time Custodian for the 1st shift to maintain classrooms, residence halls, and other facilities. The role reports to the Custodial 1st Shift Supervisor and runs Tue–Sat, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., for 20 hours per week, with a 52-week employment cycle.

The starting pay begins at $20.94 per hour, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, restrooms, dusting, waste disposal, reporting safety concerns, snow

Qualifications

• Must adhere to a detailed cleaning program.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Flexible for on-call assignments and snow shoveling detail.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning tasks at campus buildings.
• Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors.
• Emptying waste receptacles.
• Cleaning and disinfecting restroom toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, showers and high touch surfaces.
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Communicate building and safety concerns, report need for repair or services.
• Snow removal assignments.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job no:

R-0000003588

Position Title:

Custodian

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$20.94

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

09/28/2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Custodian 1st Shift

Department: Facilities Management

Reports to: Custodial 1st Shift Supervisor

Scheduled Hours 20 Hours per Week (Tues. - Sat. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00a.m.)

Employment Cycle 52 Weeks per Year

The Custodian position is intended to support the FacilitiesManagement mission of providing well maintained classrooms,residence halls, and other facilities related to an institution ofhigher education. This position is responsible for the cleanlinessof all academic, administration and all other buildings asassigned. This position performs in an institutional/residentialsetting that requires planning for a “least-disruptive” approach towork, an appreciation of the unique surroundings. The seven hundredplus acres of Mount Holyoke must always reflect the historic andiconic beauty of our Ivy League institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• General cleaning tasks at campus buildings.
• Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors.
• Emptying waste receptacles.
• Cleaning and disinfecting restroom toilets, sinks, countertops,mirrors, showers and high touch surfaces.
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Communicate building and safety concerns, report need for repairor services.
• Snow removal assignments.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program.
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible for on-call assignments and snow shovelingdetail.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications:

• High school or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

• Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, includingcleaning chemicals and supplies.
• May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humidconditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme weather related toheat or cold.
• Noise level in some work environments can occasionally beloud.

Physical Demands:

• Balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitivemovement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting andlifting.
• Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift,climb ladders, and bend.
• Ability to lift (50) pounds unassisted, able to stoop or standfor prolonged periods of time.

Hiring Range: $20.94 - $23.33 / hour

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 9% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secureenvironment, supported by qualified employees that will allow allof its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them tosuccessfully carry out the mission of the college. As a conditionof employment, the College will conduct appropriate backgroundchecks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Officeof Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring thatbackground checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & DriverCredential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process andFive College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the officeresponsible for facilitating background checks as articulated inthis policy.