Custodian -Sched: Sun.-Thurs. (FT/2nd Shift)

Munson Willliams Proctor Art Institute•City of Utica, NY

2h•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Munson is seeking a reliable Custodian to perform a variety of work related to the maintenance and cleanliness of campus buildings, offices, and properties. The Custodian will also perform floor and carpet care duties, assist with set-ups and teardowns for events and in classrooms, help with snow and ice removal, and perform other special projects as required. Daily tasks often depend upon the assigned building, seasonal needs, academic year requirements, and scheduled events. Note: From June 1st through the summer, Custodians work Summer Hours from 6 AM to 2:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
Ability to read and write in English.
A minimum of 6-12 months of job-related experience required.
Good communication and customer service skills required.
Personal computer skills including the ability to send/receive e-mail messages, complete digital timecards, and required safety and other trainings.
Ability to exert up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally, and up to 20 lbs. of force frequently.
Ability to move weights over 50 lbs. with assistance.
Ability to climb/descend stairs and ladders.
Ability to push mops, brooms and shovels.
Ability to frequently bend, reach and walk throughout the property in various weather conditions.
Must complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness of bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, windows, conference rooms, offices, and classrooms by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and washing using standard cleaners and procedures.
Perform floor and carpet care, including cleaning, stripping, and washing floor surfaces using floor machines, scrubbers, and shampooers.
Perform routine interior and exterior light bulb changes.
Transport, set-up, and break-down tables, chairs, risers, stage, easels, and other equipment for various events across campus.
Assist with snow and ice removal and salting around buildings, potentially assisting the grounds department during heavy snow and ice.
Accept packages at loading docks and transport them to the appropriate office or location.
Bag and remove garbage and recycle materials from buildings, carrying them to dumpsters or loading them onto a Munson truck.
Remove chemicals, artist paints, thinners, wall paints, etc., from classrooms, workshops, and student apartments, with assistance or instruction on proper disposal.
Perform duties for special projects such as festivals, car shows, art shows, annual cleanouts, furniture replacement, and stage set-ups/take-downs.
Assist other departments with grounds work, watering planters, debris cleanup, or other duties as required.
May be asked to serve on Munson interdivisional committees.