Day Custodian

Iona University; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Iona University, located in New Rochelle, NY, seeks a dedicated housekeeping professional to perform cleaning and maintenance across classrooms, offices, and common areas. Responsibilities include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash collection, with occasional ladder work for window cleaning.

Candidates should be able to report issues with lights, doors, and fixtures, assist with snow removal, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning agents.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain facilities by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting.
• Clean windows by ladder when required and dispose of trash/recyclables.
• Report faulty building functions (lights, doors, locks, fixtures).
• Assist with snow removal when needed.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; may require overtime.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Knowledge of cleaning agents

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma preferred

Job description

Duties and ResponsibilitiesIncludes cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, climbing a ladder to clean windows and lifting up to 50 pounds of any assigned areas such as bathrooms, offices, classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, dormitories etc.Collection and disposal of any garbage and recyclables from all trash containers and bringing it to designated areas.Sweep, mop, strip and buff hard wood floors where necessary.Report to supervisor any faulty building functions such as lights, doors, locks, bathroom fixtures.Assist snow removal department when needed.May require overtime.Any other duties as requested.Required ExperiencePossess some knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning agentsValid Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma preferredHours: M-F 7:30am-4:00pmVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.About Iona/EEO Statement:Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University’s continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.