Custodian

Union College Career Center in Becker Hall • Schenectady, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains cleanliness in office and common spaces across campus. This is an in-person, regular full-time, non-exempt position in Schenectady, New York, with a 40-hour workweek across 52 weeks per year. Workdays vary and are determined during hiring; the shift runs from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The position reports to a Team Lead and is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

The role involves cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds, assisting with special-event setup, and helping colleagues as needed. Weekend work may be required, and during emergencies the employee may be required to work to address a personnel shortage. The hourly rate is $16.00.

Finalists will undergo background checks covering education, employment, and criminal convictions. Union College participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization.

Requirements

• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and to stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Safety-conscious and able to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and students.
• Ability to work weekends may be required; during emergencies, work may be required to address a personnel shortage.
• A valid New York State driver's license with a clean driving record is required for cleaning jobs that include weekends; this does not apply to part-time cleaning jobs.
• Ability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community and promote belonging among students, faculty, staff colleagues, and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash from offices and buildings.
• Wash windows and clean showers, bathrooms, and public areas using mops, vacuums, cleaning cloths, and cleaning solutions.
• Follow safety procedures for clothing, protective gear, and the use of 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.

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 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed