Building Attendant

Pomona College

4d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Attendant performs routine and non-routine housekeeping duties at Pomona College, helping maintain facilities in clean, orderly, and safe condition. The role includes cleaning a range of campus spaces, setting up and breaking down for special events, moving furniture, and using cleaning chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment safely and effectively. The attendant assigned to Inventory and Supplies also sanitizes, tracks, and delivers cleaning materials throughout campus. This regular, full-time, non-exempt position reports directly to an Area Manager Building Attendant (Evening, Residential, or Academic). It requires scheduling flexibility according to College operational needs; employees are assigned a consistent shift upon hire, with shifts beginning as early as 5:00 a.m. or as late as 3:30 p.m. Overtime, holiday, weekend, and evening work is required. The position is benefits eligible. The hourly rate is $25.00–$29.00. Employees must be California residents; staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and ability.
At least 1 year of paid employment experience performing custodial or building maintenance assignments.
Valid driver’s license or equivalent reliable transportation for off-site meetings and events.
Must satisfactorily complete a post-offer functional capacity test.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions in English and maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and collaborate with colleagues.
Knowledge of safe working methods and procedures in custodial or building maintenance, including safe use of cleaning chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment, and safe working practices in a college environment.
Ability to repair tools or submit a repair request form promptly when necessary.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level without assistance, and climb ladders up to 6 feet with assistance.
Ability to work or stand for prolonged periods and to use College-provided uniforms and safety equipment.
Ability to use or learn to use fire extinguishers properly, safely operate and drive electric carts on campus, and use a handheld radio for immediate staff communication.
Effective and clear verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal communication and phone manners, and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively with integrity and ethics.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Scheduling flexibility to meet College operational needs, including required overtime, holiday, weekend, and evening hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience at an academic institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean offices, classrooms, science facilities, lecture halls, athletic facilities, restrooms, and residential quarters.
Perform periodic and annual cleaning of executive suites and offices.
Clean toilets, urinals, windows, light fixtures, furnishings, writing surfaces, and erasers; sweep, vacuum, dust, polish surfaces, wash walls, disinfect surfaces, and dispose of trash and debris.
Change light bulbs, remove graffiti, and scrub and refinish floors and carpets using mechanical floor cleaners, polishers, and carpet-cleaning equipment.
Set up and break down furniture for meetings and special events.
Move furniture and other large items at the request of students and staff.
Service dispensing machines periodically.
Secure facilities and activate or deactivate electronic alarm systems.
Keep supply closets and carts organized and stocked, and request cleaning supplies and materials when needed.
Perform minor plumbing, mechanical, and electrical repairs, such as replacing washers in simple basin faucets and tightening door or window hinges, knobs, and locks.
Participate in implementation of the College’s Emergency Management Plan and related Facilities & Campus Services training.
Respond to emergency requests, including turning off water or gas and taking other appropriate actions.
For the Inventory and Supplies assignment, order supplies and track campus inventory of chemicals, paper, and specialized equipment.
Maintain campus laundry by ensuring pickup of wash rags, wedge mops, dust mops, and finish mops.
Deliver supplies to buildings and student dorms and ensure buildings are stocked with items such as toilet paper and paper towels.
Assist with unloading supply trucks and collect scrubbing pads for proper sanitation.
Deliver and maintain a usage log for the Floor and Extractor machine.
Coordinate special projects and tasks and provide assistance as assigned.