Custodian - PT

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • Schenectady, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office spaces and common spaces across campus. This is a regular, part-time, in-person position in Schenectady, New York, 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 non-exempt and reports to the Team Lead. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

The Custodian removes trash; cleans windows, showers, bathrooms, public areas, tile, floors, and carpeting; and follows safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and protective equipment. The role also involves maintaining cleaning equipment, removing snow from entryways and walkways, assisting with event setup, and helping colleagues as needed. Weekend work may be required, and staff may be asked to work during emergencies when there is a personnel shortage.

The position requires the ability to lift 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. A valid New York State driver's license with a clean driving record may be required for cleaning jobs that include weekends; the posting notes that this may not apply to part-time cleaning jobs. The hourly rate is $16.00.

Requirements

• Ability to lift moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds and to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Safety-consciousness and the ability to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and students.
• Ability to work on weekends 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 may be required for cleaning jobs that include weekends; this may not apply to part-time cleaning jobs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Remove office and building trash.
• Wash windows and clean showers, bathrooms, and public areas using mops, vacuum cleaners, cloths, and cleaning solutions.
• Follow safety instructions and procedures for clothing, gloves, goggles, masks, and cleaning chemicals.
• Clean, strip, and wax tile and floors.
• Shampoo and extract carpeting.
• Maintain vacuums and other equipment, including making simple adjustments such as 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 insurance (PPO and HDHP), dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Free access to the on-campus fitness facility and discounts for 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