Janitor - Part Time

Vassar College; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Vassar College is seeking a Part Time Janitor in Poughkeepsie, NY. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across campus facilities and supporting events through setup and teardown.

Schedule includes Monday 4:30pm–7:30pm and Tue–Fri 4:30pm–8:30pm (19 hours/week). The position requires 1 year of facilities maintenance experience, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, ladder/Genie lift use, a valid driver's license, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in maintenance and care of facilities.
• Ability to move and place objects up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work on ladders and operate a Genie lift.
• Must have a valid driver's license for at least 2 years.
• Must communicate effectively in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, per seniority guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning of restrooms, classrooms, offices, and public spaces.
• Conduct floor care including vacuuming, mopping, waxing, and carpet shampooing.
• Operate light and heavy floor machines and related attachments.
• Set up and break down for college events.
• Move heavy furniture, supplies, and equipment as required.
• Collect trash and recyclables.
• Snow shoveling on steps and walkways during inclement weather.
• Change light bulbs and inspect fire extinguishers monthly.
• Assist with after-hours and weekend emergencies as assigned.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Ladders & Genie lift

Driver's license

English communication

Overtime willingness

Job description

Janitor - Part Time

R00035677

Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

Facilities Operations - Administrative Office

Job Family

Service - Union

Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact [e-mail].

Job Description

Schedule: Monday, 4:30pm -7:30pm, Tuesday - Friday 4:30pm - 8:30pm (19 hours per week)

Position Summary: The Janitor maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities providing an environment that is conducive to teaching, learning and living; and supports college programming by performing numerous event 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 carpet shampooing; 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 Genie lift.
• 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