Custodian- Dorms

Deerfield Academy; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & financial: medical/dental/vis

403(b) retirement plan

Life and disability plans

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition remission

Fitness center access

Dining hall meals

Job summary

Deerfield Academy invites applications for a Custodian role reporting to the Custodial Supervisor. The successful candidate cleans and maintains campus buildings daily, ensuring all areas are clean, safe and aligned with the Academy’s standards of excellence.

Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms, floors and surfaces, removing trash, assisting with events and campus moves, and reporting repairs. A high school diploma and custodial experience are preferred. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent.
• 3–12 months of custodial experience or related field.
• Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• May work as part of a team or individually.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Clean bathroom toilets, sinks, showers, and locker rooms daily.
• Vacuum/sweep carpets and stairs, mop floors.
• Wash or dust surfaces to maintain cleanliness.
• Remove trash, recycling, and compost to designated area.
• Move snow or debris to ensure safe entryways.
• Request supplies to maintain inventory.
• Report repairs to supervisor or submit work orders.
• Maintain equipment.
• Assist with events and campus moves.

Skills

Reading & writing ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork/independent work

Physical stamina

Education

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent

Job description

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.

General Summary

Reporting to the Custodial Supervisor and taking direction from the Lead Custodian, the Custodian cleans and maintains buildings ensuring all assigned areas are clean on a daily basis.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean bathroom toilets, sinks, showers, and locker rooms on a daily basis, utilizing the proper cleaning products to achieve the highest quality of cleanliness
• Vacuum/sweep carpets and stairs, and mop floors, to meet the Academy’s standards of excellence for carpeted and non-carpeted areas
• Wash or dust surfaces in buildings to maintain optimum and detailed cleanliness
• Remove trash, recycling, and compost from offices, classrooms, dormitories, and around buildings to designated area.
• Move snow and/or debris from and around buildings to ensure safe foot passage for community, especially entryways
• Request supplies from a supervisor to maintain adequate inventory
• Report needed repairs to supervisor or submit work order
• Maintain equipment as needed.
• Assist with function and event setups, and campus moves, as required.
• Comply with all Academy Safety Program policies and procedures, both on and off Academy property, and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
• 3 – 12 months of Custodial experience, or a related field
• Ability to read and write and take oral and written instructions
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• May work as part of a team or individually
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Physical Demands

• Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned
• Ability to:
  • walk or stand for eight hours or more
  • occasionally climb, work and balance on ladders
  • frequently climb and work on stairs
  • work in awkward positions
  • frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
  • frequently reach, stand, walk, pull and grasp
  • push and pull furniture
  • sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • occasionally exert up to 50 lbs. of force

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.

We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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