Custodian, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am Temporary Opportunity

College of the Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the College of the Holy Cross as a Custodian in a temporary full-time position from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am. The role involves the maintenance of cleanliness throughout the campus, engaging in various tasks such as cleaning, lifting, and setup for events. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and relevant custodial experience, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for all visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a building attendant or custodial worker.
• Experience using floor machines such as auto-scrubbers and buffers.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping tools and equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the College by emptying trash containers, cleaning restrooms, and mopping floors.
• Setup facilities for meetings and classrooms.
• Use and maintain power equipment and hand tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Custodian, 3:30 pm - 12:00 am Temporary Opportunity

College of the Holy Cross

Description

The Custodian (temporary) is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of the College. Instructions to the employee are generally specific; however, there are times the employee must consider different courses of action to complete the task.Essential Functions:

• Empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure. Refill restroom dispensers
• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, polish, or vacuum floors; clean chalk boards and erasers; replace light bulbs.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing more than 75 pounds with assistance.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors; vacuum, extract and shampoo carpets.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture.
• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within ten feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools frequently.
• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Have essential capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills; attention to detail, ability to read, follow, and comprehend directions; communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Basic math skills with ability to calculate measurements.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Call in work orders.
• Assist in the instruction and supervision of student help.
• Assist with inventory control and security.
• Safely operate all vehicles and other job related equipment.
• Ability to perform occasional overtime and weekend work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Open Full-time Shift

Saturday - Wednesday 3:30 pm to 12:00 am. This position is 40 hours per week, for approximately 12 weeks - 16 weeks

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Two years of experience as a building attendant or custodial worker. Two years- experience using floor machine such as auto-scrubbers, buffers, burnishes, etc.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping tools and equipment required
  
  

Additional Information: This position is classified as non-exempt level position for purposes of the federal wage and hour law.A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).Application Instructions: Please attach resume and cover letter if possible, otherwise, please submit an online application.Should you be a candidate for further consideration after hiring manager review, you will be contacted by a human resources representative. The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [e-mail], or by calling 508-793-3957.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/holycross/job/oS9Lvfw1

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