Custodian - Mount Carmel

Quinnipiac University • Hamden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University is hiring a full-time Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of its campus. The role is part of the Facilities Department, which oversees university physical plant operations, including custodial work, groundskeeping, mechanical work, and general building repairs. The department has roughly 170 unionized employees across three campuses spanning more than 750 acres and over 3.1 million square feet.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The starting hourly rate is $21.33, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked on shifts beginning at or after 3:00 p.m. on a weekday, or on Saturday or Sunday. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in the United States; the university does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position. Hiring requires successful completion of a physical demands exam, drug screening, and background check. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and contact information for three references.

Requirements

• Previous experience in maintenance and custodial duties is required.
• A valid Connecticut driver’s license is required.
• 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.
• 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, dust, mop, clean windows, wash walls, clean lavatories, polish metal and wood, and wash, strip, and wax floors.
• Collect and dispose of rubbish.
• Lock and unlock premises.
• Move furniture.
• Assist with event setups as required.
• Shovel snow and sand in the immediate area around doorways.
• Perform grounds work in the immediate vicinity of buildings.
• Drive.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance inside and outside of buildings.
• Use hand tools to facilitate cleaning.
• Unclog toilets, sinks, and showers with a plunger.
• Change ceiling tiles, including cutting tiles with consent.
• Work from an 8-foot ladder to facilitate cleaning.
• Change incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs.
• Perform spot painting, without patching.
• Perform platform cleaning with consent.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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