Custodian

Paul Smith's College•Paul Smiths, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The position performs routine custodial work in academic buildings, residence halls, administrative offices, athletic facilities, dining areas, and common spaces, supporting the college’s mission by maintaining campus infrastructure and appearance in accordance with operational and customer service standards. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position in Campus Operations. The listed day schedule consists of eight-hour shifts determined between 5:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; an evening schedule is listed as 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The day salary is $19.25 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups to help form a safe and inclusive campus community.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; routine lifting is between 10 and 25 pounds.
Ability to perform physically active work, including bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods.
Manual dexterity for handling cleaning tools.
Good vision, with corrective lenses as necessary, and good hearing, with assistive devices as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous custodial or housekeeping experience is preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, residence halls, restrooms, hallways, stairwells, lounges, and public areas.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and polish floors and surfaces.
Empty trash and recycling receptacles and transport waste to designated collection points.
Clean windows, doors, walls, partitions, and furniture.
Restock restroom and custodial supplies.
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, auto scrubbers, buffers, carpet extractors, and floor machines.
Assist with floor-care projects, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet cleaning.
Set up and break down tables, chairs, and equipment for campus events and meetings.
Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and repair needs to supervisors.
Follow safety procedures regarding OSHA standards.
Support assigned emergency response activities, including snow events, spills, or campus emergencies.
Maintain positive customer service interactions with students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Collaborate with team members to complete projects and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Custodial Evening Lead or Custodial Team Coordinator, or by their designee in their absence.