Custodian - Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel • Hamden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University is hiring a full-time Custodian for its facilities department at the Mount Carmel campus in Hamden, Connecticut. The Custodian helps maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of campus buildings and grounds, supporting a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. Several shifts are available: Tuesday–Saturday, Saturday–Wednesday, or Monday–Friday, each from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Applicants should indicate their preferred shift. The position starts at $21.33 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked on shifts beginning at or after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays or on Saturday or Sunday. Employment is conditional on completing a physical demands exam, drug screening, and background check. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization; the university does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.

Requirements

• Previous experience in maintenance and custodial duties.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Physical ability to perform custodial tasks, including lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Valid authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a physical demands exam, drug screening, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, dust, clean windows, wash walls, clean lavatories, polish metal and wood, wash, strip and wax floors, and empty trash receptacles.
• Assist with event setup as required, including moving furniture.
• Shovel snow and sand around doorways and perform grounds work in the immediate vicinity of buildings.
• Operate company vehicles safely.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Perform spot painting tasks, excluding patching.
• Change ceiling tiles, including cutting tiles, by consent.
• Unclog toilets, sinks, and showers using a plunger.
• Perform platform cleaning by consent.
• Use an 8-foot ladder for certain cleaning tasks.
• Lock and unlock premises.
• Help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform other related work as required.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time faculty and staff may receive health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, education benefits, and retirement benefits.
• A $1.00-per-hour shift differential applies to qualifying weekday evening and Saturday or Sunday hours.

What This Job Offers

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