Custodian, Temporary Opportunity

College of the Holy Cross; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Massachusetts is seeking a temporary Custodian to maintain cleanliness across the campus. Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, managing waste, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in custodial work. This role requires physical strength and attention to detail, with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a building attendant or custodial worker.
• Experience with floor machines such as auto-scrubbers, buffers, burnishes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the College facilities.
• Empty wastebaskets, clean restrooms, and assist with setups.
• Use and maintain assigned cleaning equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Auto-scrubbers

Buffers

Burnishes

Job description

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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.

• 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.

Requirements

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

This position is classified as non-exempt level for federal wage and hour law. It is a member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).

Application Instructions: Attach resume and cover letter if possible, or submit an online application. Candidates considered further will be contacted by HR. The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available; contact Merrilee Grenier at [e-mail] or 508-793-3957.

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