Evening Custodian Anticipated Openings

Smith College; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College located in Northampton, MA, is seeking a Custodian/Housekeeper to maintain a safe, sanitary environment across campus facilities. The role operates Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–11:30pm, supporting routine and special activities within buildings.

Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining restrooms, floors, offices, classrooms, labs and common spaces, handling emergencies, and assisting with events. Strong physical ability and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year custodial/housekeeping experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Must be able to bend, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders.
• Must pass college driving credentialing requirements if driving duties are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Clean rest rooms, including toilets, urinals, mirrors, sinks, windows, walls, floors, fixtures, and restock supplies.
• Dry mop, wet mop, buff, strip and refinish floors.
• Clean all spaces within assigned areas (offices, classrooms, labs, storage, corridors).
• Vacuum carpets and walk-off mats.
• Remove leaves, snow and debris from entrances.
• Perform emergency clean-ups of floods, spills and breakage.
• Perform non-technical tasks such as changing light bulbs and cleaning humidifiers.
• Check eye wash stations, emergency showers and fire extinguishers.
• Report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Conduct daily building inspections for safety hazards.
• Maintain positive public relations with the college community.
• Assist with events and other activities as required.
• Clean stairwells and adjacent floors.
• Handle trash, recycling and related materials.
• Follow cleaning frequencies as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy items handling

Scheduling knowledge

Chemical safety

Snow removal

Good judgment

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at [e-mail].

PRIMARY FUNCTION(S):

To provide a safe and sanitary environment with other necessary support for routine and special activities required of Facilities Management building services. Work shift is M-F, 3:30pm-11:30pm.

DUTIES:

• Clean rest rooms: toilets, urinals, mirrors, sinks, windows and glass, walls, floors, fixtures, restock paper goods, soap and re-fill sani-machines.
• Dry mop, wet mop, buff, strip and refinish floors.
• Clean all spaces within assigned areas (i.e., offices, classrooms, labs, storage areas, corridors, custodial closets, etc.)
• Vacuum carpets, walk-off mats and runners in all assigned areas.
• Remove leaves, snow and debris from all entrances of assigned areas.
• Perform emergency clean-up of floods, spills and breakage within the building, excluding hazardous materials.
• Perform non-technical tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to changing light bulbs, filling/cleaning humidifiers, cleaning drinking fountains, emptying dehumidifiers, changing screens, opening and closing buildings.
• Check and clean eye wash stations, emergency showers and fire extinguishers according to maintenance schedule.
• Report all necessary maintenance and repair items to the coordinator, supervisor or designee.
• Conduct daily building inspections for possible safety hazards and report findings to the supervisor.
• Maintain positive public relations with all members of the college community.
• Perform tasks for scheduled and unscheduled academic, community events and other activities as required.
• Clean, sweep and mop all stairwells, including assigned floor and one flight up, unless otherwise noted.
• Requires trash removal, recycling and other materials from buildings.
• Must comply with cleaning frequency requirements as scheduled for assigned areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A driver’s license is not required for this position, however, if the employee accepts driving duties, they must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements, which includes a Division of Motor Vehicles background check.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to fifty pounds.
• Must be able to bend, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and safely operate loaded hand trucks and dollies.
• Education/Experience: High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year (preferred) custodial/housekeeping experience in a service related industry.

Skills:

• Ability to move, deliver and arrange heavy items such as equipment, furniture, fixtures and materials within and between buildings for students, faculty, staff and guests of the college.
• Know the cleaning schedule for all assigned areas and look for ways to improve on that schedule.
• Know and have a basic understanding of the chemicals and processes used in the cleaning schedule; be familiar with chemical safety and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to remove ice and snow from entrances, walkways, ramps, fire escapes, porches and emergency exits attached or leading to buildings, which includes shoveling, scraping and sanding.
• Ability to use good judgment to take appropriate, independent action to carry out the primary functions of the job.
• Must have general computer knowledge.

Compensation

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a progressive wage schedule. The Step 1 hourly rate is $24.52. New hires are typically placed at Step 1. Position Type Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at [e-mail].

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination. Smith College seeks to attract individuals who are committed to our mission of providing the highest quality education to women.

Smith College enjoys the reputation as one of the finest colleges in the country. This reputation, tempered by time and challenged by change, holds strong because of the dedicated work of our staff, faculty and administration. We are a diverse group bringing to our community different talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strength arises from this diversity and is sustained by a community value of providing an outstanding educational environment for our nearly 2,700 students.

Smith at a Glance https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/smith-glance