Night Custodian

Iona University; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Iona University is seeking a dependable cleaning staff member to maintain cleanliness across classrooms, offices, and common areas at the New Rochelle campus. You will vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and assist with window cleaning as needed, using ladders. You may lift up to 50 pounds and assist with snow removal during winter.

Overtime potential and other duties as requested reflect the campus operations. Applicants should have basic cleaning experience and a valid driver’s license where required on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and agents.
• Valid driver's license is required for some site duties.
• High school diploma preferred for building access and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning: vacuum, sweep, mop, dust all areas.
• Clean windows using ladder access when needed.
• Lift up to 50 pounds as part of duties.
• Collect and dispose of garbage and recyclables from all containers.
• Report faulty building functions to supervisor.
• Assist snow removal department when needed.
• Overtime may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning procedures knowledge

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DescriptionPerform cleaning services to all areas of Iona UniversityDuties and ResponsibilitiesIncludes cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, climbing a ladder to clean windows and lifting up to 50 pounds of any assigned areas such as bathrooms, offices, classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, dormitories etc.Collection and disposal of any garbage and recyclables from all trash containers and bringing it to designated areasSweep, mop, strip and buff hard wood floors where necessaryReport to supervisor any faulty building functions such as lights, doors, locks, bathroom fixturesAssist snow removal department when neededMay require overtimeAny other duties as requestedRequired ExperiencePossess some knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning agentsValid Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma preferredAbout Iona University/EEO languageFounded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2023.” Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the University’s new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees including staff & administrative employees, faculty and student workers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or other legally prohibited basis under federal and state law, or local ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, in particular historically underrepresented groups.