Custodian (Overnight)

Babson College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Babson College is seeking a Custodian to perform routine cleaning, restocking, and related duties in the assigned building. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and operating cleaning equipment, with weekend, overtime, and special event coverage as needed.

Work is Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM. The position is non‑exempt with an hourly rate of $24.24, plus paid sick leave in accordance with state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of previous cleaning experience desired.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and OSHA training compliance; maintain both.
• Ability to function well in a team/community environment with courtesy.
• Frequent interaction with students, teachers, staff, and officials.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment; operate machinery.
• Ability to establish good working relations with supervisors, coworkers, students, and faculty.
• Flexibility to work alone, in a team, and in different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning, servicing, and restocking in the assigned building.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, clean restrooms; wash windows and walls; follow procedures.
• Clean offices, residence halls, and campus buildings.
• Remove trash; sanitize and re-line waste containers.
• Polish brass and stainless steel; dust ledges, corners, baseboards, and furniture.
• Follow recycling procedures; report damages; replace burned-out bulbs.
• Support events; shovel snow and sand entrances; assist with snow removal in winter.
• Follow sign-in/out procedures and safety instructions from supervisor.
• Use chemicals per MSDS to ensure safety.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

OSHA compliance

Hepatitis B vaccination

Team orientation

Driver's license

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

The Custodian is responsible for performing all routine cleaning, servicing, and restocking of supplies in the assigned building. In addition, the custodian will carry out any other cleaning duties assigned by the supervisor.

What You Will Do

• Perform all routine cleaning, servicing, and restocking of supplies in the assigned building.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean restrooms; wash windows and walls; and perform other duties as assigned, following prescribed procedures.
• Clean offices, residence halls, and other campus buildings.
• Remove trash to designated areas, sanitize, and re‑line waste containers as needed.
• Perform detail work such as polishing brass, stainless steel, drinking fountains, dusting ledges, corners, baseboards, and all furniture without disturbing customers’ personal belongings.
• Follow proper recycling procedures; report damages noticed in assigned areas or other items that may not be working properly; replace all burned‑out light bulbs.
• Support special events on campus; shovel snow and sand the entrance of buildings, and assist with snow removal on campus during winter months.
• Follow key sign‑in and sign‑out procedures and implement technical and safety methods as instructed by the supervisor.
• Use all chemicals in accordance with the chemicals material safety data sheets to prevent property damage and ensure safety.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Education and Skills You Will Need

• At least 6 months of previous cleaning experience desired.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and training in compliance with OSHA regulations; maintain both throughout employment.
• Ability to function well in a team/community environment, displaying common courtesies and politeness.
• Frequent interaction with students, teachers, co‑workers, administrators, and government officials.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures, materials and equipment, and ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with supervisors, fellow workers, students, and faculty members.
• Flexibility to work alone, in a team, and in different shifts if needed.

How and Where You Will Work

Ability to work weekends, overtime, and during special events as needed.

Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year and maintain an insurable or satisfactory driving record throughout employment. Must successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; an annual or more frequent review of the employee’s driving record will be conducted based on the College insurer’s criteria. Safety training as required by management will also be provided.

Physical Environment

Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, precarious places, hazardous chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, fumes, or airborne particles; moderate noise level.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and smell.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly climb and/or balance up to 10 feet; occasionally climb and/or balance up to 20 feet.
• Regular use of close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

This position is Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00PM to 6:30AM.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a non‑exempt position with an hourly probationary rate of $24.24.

Includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.

Contact Information

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail].