Janitor

Vassar College; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Janitor to maintain campus cleanliness and support events. The role involves cleaning restrooms, classrooms, offices and public spaces, with annual student room cleaning and occasional snow shoveling.

The schedule runs Monday–Friday, 4:30pm–1:00am (40 hours/week) with overtime opportunities. Candidates should be able to lift up to 75 pounds, possess a valid driver's license, and communicate in English. Salary: $23.93/hour.

Qualifications

• One year of facilities maintenance experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning including restrooms, public spaces, classrooms, offices and locker/shower rooms.
• Performs floor care tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and carpet shampooing; operates floor machines and maintains equipment.
• Performs set-ups and break downs for college events.
• Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment as requested.
• Collects trash and recyclables.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Lifts 75 lbs

English language

Job description

Janitor

R00035620

Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

Facilities Operations - Administrative Office

Job Family

Service - Union

Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employmentopportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting anenvironment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcomeapplications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet thequalifications of a posting. If you need to request anaccommodation to fully participate in the search process, pleasecontact [e-mail].

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:30pm-1:00am (40 hours perweek)

Position Summary: The Janitor maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilitiesproviding an environment that is conducive to teaching, learningand living; and supports college programming by performing numerousevent set-ups, break downs and moves.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, bathrooms, public spaces, classrooms, offices and locker/shower rooms. Student rooms are cleaned annually.


• Performs floor care tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and carpetshampooing; and performs operator maintenance on equipment.


• Uses light and heavy commercial type floor machines and attachments.


• Performs set-ups and break downs for college events.


• Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as requested.


• Collects trash and recyclable material.


• Shovels snow from steps and walks, including days when the College is closed due to inclement weather.


• Changes light bulbs, except specialized conditions.


• Inspects fire extinguishers monthly.


• Overtime, including responding to after-hour and weekend emergencies, is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• One (1) year experience in the maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment.


• Ability to move, position, transport and place objects up to and including 75 pounds.


• Ability to work, ascend and descend on ladders and use a Genielift.


• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for at least 2 years.


• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing.


• Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

Pay Rate: $23.93 per hour