Description
The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of the College. Instructions to the employee are generally specific; however there are times the employee must consider different courses of action to complete the task.
Essential Functions:
- Empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure. Refill restroom dispensers
- Clean dust and wipe furniture; sweep mop polish or vacuum floors; clean chalk boards and erasers; replace light bulbs.
- Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings classrooms conferences events etc.
- Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift move and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to repeatedly lift move and carry objects weighing more than 75 pounds with assistance.
- Strip clean buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors; vacuum extract and shampoo carpets.
- Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers auto scrubbers extractors high pressure washers high speed buffers and vacuums brooms mops and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors walls carpets furniture.
- Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.
- Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use checking for unlocked doors and windows report any unauthorized occupants turn off lights.
- Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
- Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within ten feet of buildings using hanrated tools or small power equipment.
- Move furniture equipment supplies and tools frequently.
- Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.
- Have essential capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills; attention to detail ability to read follow and comprehend directions; communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Basic math skills with ability to calculate measurements.
- Attend to emergencies when necessary.
- Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
- Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques new products.
- Handle recycling materials.
- Call in work orders.
- Assist in the instruction and supervision of student help.
- Assist with inventory control and security.
- Safely operate all vehicles and other job related equipment.
- Ability to perform occasional overtime and weekend work.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Open Fulltime Shift:
Saturday Wednesday from 6:00 am 2:30 pm. This position is 40 hours per week 52 weeks per year.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED is required
- Two years of experience as a building attendant or custodial worker. Two yearsexperience using floor machine such as autoscrubbers buffers burnishes etc.
- Basic knowledge of housekeeping tools and equipment required
Additional Information:
This position is classified as nonexempt level position for purposes of the federal wage and hour law.
This position is fulltime and comes with benefits as describedclick here.
A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).
Application Instructions:
Please attach resume and cover letter if possible otherwise please submit an online application.
Should you be a candidate for further consideration after hiring manager review you will be contacted by a human resources representative.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance for questions or to request an accommodation via email atemailprotected or by calling.