Custodian

Amherst College•Amherst, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Custodian position. The Custodian is a full-time, year-round position. The Custodian supports the efforts of Custodial Services to maintain safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions throughout the campus community. The position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed. Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year. As such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times may be required. The work schedule may vary and corresponds to the College’s operational needs, but generally is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate college vehicles
Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting
Basic computer skills
Strong customer service, organizational, and time-management skills
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Commitment to contributing to an intentionally inclusive and respectful climate
Attention to detail
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test

Nice To Haves

High School or Vocational Diploma or equivalent
6 months of cleaning experience

Responsibilities

Perform general custodial work required to maintain safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions in buildings and their adjacent grounds in accordance with established work routines, cleaning methods and procedures
Maintain a clean and orderly workspace that meets all environmental health and safety standards, including managing universal and hazardous waste within their buildings
Effectively collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues, ensuring a respectful, inclusive climate
Strip, screen, and refinish floors, extract carpets, wash walls, ceilings and glass, perform snow removal, support the campus-wide recycling program, as well as complete monthly work request forms, building inspections, and student damage reports
Troubleshoot and carry out routine repairs of cleaning equipment and building trade-related issues which do not require a license
Assist special services and event support services as needed in facilitating events and general trucking on campus
Cleaning and maintaining, regularly inspecting, monitoring and reporting maintenance issues, waste management, inventory supply management, energy conservation through monitoring lights and electronics, communicating and coordinating with students, OSA housing staff around observed issues with residential life and dorm rooms, as well as coordinating with academic and administrative staff around situations within non-dorm buildings