Custodian

Union College • Schenectady, NY

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains cleanliness in office and common spaces across campus. This is a regular, non-exempt part-time position working 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 based in Schenectady, New York, and pays $16.00 per hour. It is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

The role includes cleaning offices, buildings, bathrooms, showers, public areas, windows, floors, and carpets; maintaining cleaning equipment; removing snow from entryways and walkways; and assisting with event setup. The Custodian reports to the Team Lead and may be asked to work weekends or during emergency staffing shortages.

Requirements

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Safety-conscious approach and ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community and promote a sense of belonging among students, faculty, staff colleagues, and alumni.

Nice To Haves

• A valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record is preferred, but not required for part-time or temporary employment.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash from offices and buildings.
• Wash windows and clean showers, bathrooms, and public areas using mops, vacuums, cloths, and cleaning solutions.
• Follow safety procedures for protective clothing and equipment and for handling cleaning chemicals.
• Clean, strip, and wax tile and floors.
• Shampoo and extract carpeting.
• Maintain vacuums and other equipment through simple adjustments, such as replacing vacuum bags and mop heads, and move equipment as needed.
• Remove snow from entryways and walkways.
• Assist with special events, including setting up tables and chairs.
• Assist colleagues when needed.
• Work weekends when required and help during emergency personnel shortages.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Winter recess break in addition to paid holidays, in accordance with policy.
• Medical insurance options, including PPO and HDHP, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Free access to the on-campus fitness facility and discounts on on-campus wellness programs.
• Pre-tax 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