Custodian

MIT•Cambridge, MA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning and removing trash from the assigned area of the Institute. Cleans all assigned areas of the Institute, which may include but not be limited to: classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, conference rooms, lounges, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, entryways, elevators, private offices, auditoriums and gymnasiums. Secures areas as required, such as entrance and office doors. Empties trash and recycling receptacles located inside buildings and places trash and recycling in bins and dumpster. Cleans and disinfects restrooms including toilets, urinals, sinks and fixtures. Restock paper products and soap and removes used products. Cleans furniture, including polishing if required. Cleans chalk boards using applicators and squeegees and cleans chalk trays and erasers. Clean event spaces before and after. Dry mop, wet mop and vacuum floor. Dust and spot clean walls and doors in high and low areas. Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains. Cleans interior windows and interior/exterior doorway windows. Cleans mirrors and other glass surfaces. Occasionally cleans up water and debris due to leaks and floods with wet pick up vacuums.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two years relevant experience preferred.
Ability to move 50 pounds and move tilt trucks and other carts that hold up to 100 pounds.
Ability to move throughout the workplace to clean under, over and around furniture for a majority of the shift.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
Ability to perform custodial tasks.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by the specific assignment.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license (required for day shift or irregular shift including weekends and holidays, but not for other shifts unless driving voluntarily).

Responsibilities

Clean all assigned areas of the Institute, including classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, conference rooms, lounges, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, entryways, elevators, private offices, auditoriums and gymnasiums.
Secure areas as required, such as entrance and office doors.
Empty trash and recycling receptacles and place trash and recycling in bins and dumpster.
Clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks and fixtures.
Restock paper products and soap and remove used products.
Clean furniture, including polishing if required.
Clean chalk boards, chalk trays and erasers.
Clean event spaces before and after events.
Dry mop, wet mop and vacuum floors.
Dust and spot clean walls and doors in high and low areas.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.
Clean interior windows and interior/exterior doorway windows.
Clean mirrors and other glass surfaces.
Clean up water and debris due to leaks and floods with wet pick up vacuums.