Custodian, Facilities

MIT•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian, Facilities, in the Department of Custodial Services, cleans assigned areas of the Institute. Areas may include classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, conference rooms, lounges, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, entryways, elevators, private offices, auditoriums, and gymnasiums. The role may require securing designated areas, such as entrance and office doors, and wearing personal protective equipment as required by the assignment. Custodians assigned to an irregular shift, which includes weekends and holidays, are considered essential personnel under MIT’s Policy on Emergency Closing or Early Release. During emergencies, they may leave their regularly scheduled work only with specific authorization from their supervisor, regardless of public announcements that the Institute is closed. Other employees with regular established work schedules are not considered essential personnel. MIT will conduct a background check, including a criminal-record check, for finalists. For current MIT SEIU members, this applies to finalists bidding for a promotion or a voluntary transfer to another classification seniority unit.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull tilt trucks holding up to 100 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for the majority of the shift, climb stairs, and perform custodial tasks requiring physical strength and dexterity.
A valid driver's license is required for custodians assigned to the day shift or irregular shift, which includes weekends and holidays; custodians assigned to other shifts do not require one. Custodians with a valid license may be asked to drive voluntarily.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Clean all assigned Institute areas, which may include 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 indoor trash and recycling receptacles and place their contents in bins and dumpsters.
Clean and disinfect restrooms and fixtures; restock paper products and soap and remove used products.
Clean furniture and polish it if required.
Clean chalkboards, 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, interior and exterior doorway windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
Clean up water and debris from leaks and floods using wet-pickup vacuums.
Wear personal protective equipment as required by the specific assignment.