Custodian
About The Position
Under supervision, the Custodian maintains a clean, sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers within assigned areas and provides assistance during facilities-related emergency responses. The role monitors and maintains assigned facility interiors, exteriors, and grounds, and supports routine cleaning, waste handling, facility safety, campus events, and emergency cleanup. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with weekday work and some weekends. The position is based at Cornell locations on the Upper East Side, Lower East Side, Midtown, and West Side, and has a 35-hour workweek.
Requirements
- Approximately 1–3 years of experience in maintenance, housekeeping, or custodial services.
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions verbally and in written form.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, early mornings, and/or late nights.
- Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds and push or pull objects up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders, bend, reach, lift, and carry.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain the interiors, exteriors, and grounds of assigned facilities.
- Mop and vacuum as necessary; remove trash; clean and care for sidewalks, steps, and entrances; and ensure areas are clear of obstructions.
- Report lighting and other facilities-related issues.
- Perform snow and ice removal.
- Collect, transport, and/or dispose of recyclables, solid trash, bulk trash, universal waste, and regulated medical waste.
- Identify and report potential problems, unsafe conditions, and areas requiring special cleaning or increased attention.
- Operate cleaning equipment, including burnishing machines, buffers, extraction machines, floor refinishers, pressure washers, leaf blowers, shop vacs, and snow-moving equipment.
- Assist with special moves of heavy items as needed.
- Provide emergency response and cleanup services as needed.
- Assist with preparing and breaking down furniture and spaces for campus events.
- Document and provide daily updates on work performed, including work completed and time and materials spent.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or directed to support department obligations and operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
