Evening Campus Custodian – Clean & Safe Spaces

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a part-time custodian at North Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA, to perform routine cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including offices, classrooms, dorms, libraries, and restrooms.

The role requires safety awareness, ability to operate cleaning equipment, restock supplies, and maintain a sanitary environment. Standard hours are 16 hours per week, Sunday and Saturday, 3:30 pm–12:00 am, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year cleaning industry experience required.
• Basic proficiency in the English language including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Provide responsive customer support in all phases of custodial and related building operations.
• Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized industry and university standards.
• May be assigned to work independently or as part of a team under the guidance and direction of the Area Supervisor and/or Crew Chief. Must be available to respond to off-hour emergencies as needed.
• May be required to work occasional overtime in support of business needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to: offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas and entryways, as assigned.
• Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner.
• Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas.
• Restocks restroom and kitchen area consumable supplies daily.
• Broom sweeps, dry/damp/wet mops hard surface floors and stairs as assigned.
• Dusts and/or washes furniture, walls, and horizontal surfaces.
• Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces using light and/or heavy-duty vacuums.
• Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles and moves trash and recyclables to designated pick-up points.

Skills

Customer support

Clear communication

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Teamwork

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a part-time custodian at North Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA, to perform routine cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including offices, classrooms, dorms, libraries, and restrooms.

The role requires safety awareness, ability to operate cleaning equipment, restock supplies, and maintain a sanitary environment. Standard hours are 16 hours per week, Sunday and Saturday, 3:30 pm–12:00 am, with potential overtime.