Custodian A

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a diligent custodian to support Facilities Maintenance Operations in maintaining clean and safe academic and non-academic spaces across campus. You will perform routine cleaning tasks, restock supplies, and ensure sanitation standards are met in offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, classrooms, and public areas.

Comfort with operating cleaning equipment and performing heavy lifting or moving of furniture; occasional overtime during events or emergencies may

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning and custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of offices, dormitories, libraries, classrooms and restrooms to maintain cleanliness.
• Dust, vacuum, mop floors; empty trash and recycling; clean windows as assigned.
• Operate floor machines and equipment safely; assist with snow removal as needed.

Job description

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Facilities Maintenance Operations

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building & landscape maintenance and custodial services to Harvard faculty and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles that guide any successful maintenance service business.

Job Description

• Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas, and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner.
• Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas.
• Restocks the restroom and kitchen area consumable supplies daily.
• Broom sweeps, dry/damp/wet mops hard surface floors and stairs as assigned.
• Dusts and/or washes furniture, walls, and horizontal surfaces.
• Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces using light and/or heavy-duty vacuums.
• Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles and moves trash and recyclables to designated pick-up points.
• Strips, waxes, and burnishes floors using power floor machines.
• Operates heavy-duty wet pick-up machines to remove liquids from floor surfaces.
• Washes interior windows and first-floor exterior windows.
• May be assigned to perform residential housekeeping during Reunion/Commencement events.
• Performs related duties as required.
• May be required to move furniture or other heavy objects for extended periods.
• Performs snow removal assignments, including shoveling, sweeping, and applying ice melt or sand.
• May be required to operate equipment, including heavy floor machines.
• May be required to use ladders regularly.
• May be required to work occasional overtime in support of business needs.
• Required to wear a clean, neat uniform and always maintain a professional image.
• Must always display and wear an ID badge.
• Wear safety equipment and clothing when appropriate and/or required.

Working Conditions:

• Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel (required to provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management).