Facilities Custodian – Campus Cleaning & Safety

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a Facilities Custodian to perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and maintenance of academic and non-academic spaces on Harvard campuses. The role involves operating cleaning machines, restocking supplies, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

Occasional overtime and lightweight to moderate lifting are required, with on-site duties at undergraduate housing locations. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in cleaning and basic English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 1 year cleaning industry experience minimum.
• Basic proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized cleaning of offices, spaces, restrooms, and common areas.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of assigned areas.
• Sanitizes bathroom surfaces and food handling areas; restocks supplies daily.
• Operates cleaning equipment and moves furniture as needed.
• May perform snow removal and light heavy lifting; may work overtime.

Skills

Basic English

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a Facilities Custodian to perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and maintenance of academic and non-academic spaces on Harvard campuses. The role involves operating cleaning machines, restocking supplies, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

Occasional overtime and lightweight to moderate lifting are required, with on-site duties at undergraduate housing locations. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in cleaning and basic English proficiency.