Custodian / housekeeping

Clark University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Group health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition benefits

Campus amenities access

Job summary

Clark University in Worcester, MA is seeking a Custodian to perform general custodial work, maintaining a safe and clean environment for students, faculty, and staff. The role requires one year of cleaning or facility maintenance experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to work during evenings or weekends as needed.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma, MA driver’s license, and basic facility repair skills.

Qualifications

• One year professional cleaning or facility maintenance experience.
• Lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks daily; able to stand/walk for long periods.
• Follow oral and written instructions and safety procedures.
• Preferred: high school diploma/GED, MA driver’s license, basic facility repair knowledge.
• This is essential personnel; may require evenings, weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial tasks to clean and maintain buildings and grounds.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and productive environment for students, faculty and staff.
• Report facility issues and follow established maintenance procedures.
• Attend required training programs and adhere to safety standards.
• Maintain positive professional relationships within Clark University community.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Massachusetts Driver's License

Web-based computer applications

Job description

Clark University

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Job Type: Full-time - Non Exempt Posted On: Thu Oct 22 2026 Job Description:

Reporting to the Custodial Supervisor (CS), the Custodian performs general custodial work in connection with cleaning and maintaining the buildings and grounds. The Custodian is responsible for providing a safe, clean, and productive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

Job Requirements:

• One year professional cleaning or facility maintenance experience.
• Must have the ability to lift 50lbs, bend, stoop, and twist on a daily basis; able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; able to climb stairs and ladders (up to 6ft).
• Participate and meet all standards of required training programs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Preferred qualifications include a high school/diploma/GED, basic proficiency with web-based computer applications, Massachusetts Driver's License and the ability to make general facility repairs.
• This position is considered essential personnel and will be expected to report to work during emergency closings and may be required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays (including overtime) to respond to University events, facility related incidents or urgent needs.
• The Custodian will maintain a positive, professional relationship with all members of the Clark community.

Additional Information:

Expected Hiring Range: $15.00 to $18.90 per hour

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.