Custodian

Union College • Schenectady, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains the cleanliness of office spaces and common spaces across campus. This is a regular, part-time, in-person position scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., for 20 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Team Lead. The role is based in Schenectady, New York, and is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

The Custodian removes trash; cleans windows, showers, bathrooms, and public areas; cleans, strips, and waxes tile and floors; shampoos and extracts carpeting; and removes snow from entryways and walkways. The role uses cleaning tools and solutions and requires following safety procedures for protective clothing and chemicals. It also includes maintaining equipment through simple adjustments and moving equipment between locations, assisting with event setup, and helping colleagues as needed.

The position requires the ability to lift items up to 50 pounds and to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods. Candidates must be safety-conscious, able to understand written and verbal instructions, and able to work with a diverse group of staff and students. Weekend work may be required. During emergencies, staff may be required to work when there is a personnel shortage. A valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record is required for cleaning jobs that include weekends, though this may not apply to part-time cleaning jobs.

The stated rate is $16.00 per hour. The employer offers vacation, sick, and personal time; winter recess in addition to paid holidays in accordance with policy; medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; free access to an on-campus fitness facility and discounts on wellness programs; participation in a 403(b) retirement plan; a salary continuation program in the event of disability; and tuition exchange. Finalists undergo a background check. The employer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Safety-conscious approach to work.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and students.
• Ability to work weekends may be required.
• During emergency situations, staff may be required to work in the event of a personnel shortage.
• A valid New York State driver's license with a clean driving record is required for cleaning jobs that include weekends; this may not apply to part-time cleaning jobs.

Responsibilities

• Remove office and building trash.
• Wash windows and clean showers, bathrooms, and public areas using appropriate cleaning tools and solutions.
• Clean, strip, and wax tile and floors.
• Shampoo and extract carpeting.
• Follow safety instructions and procedures for protective clothing and cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain vacuums and other equipment through simple adjustments, including installing vacuum bags and mop heads.
• Move equipment between locations as necessary.
• Remove snow from entryways and walkways.
• Assist with special events, including setting up tables and chairs.
• Assist colleagues when needed.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Winter recess break in addition to paid holidays, in accordance with policy.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Free on-campus fitness facility access and discounts for on-campus wellness programs.
• Pre- and post-tax participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Salary continuation program in the event of disability.
• Tuition exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed