Custodian

MIT • Cambridge, MA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Custodial Services is seeking a Custodian to clean all assigned areas of the Institute. This includes, but is not limited to, classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, conference rooms, lounges, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, entryways, elevators, private offices, auditoriums, and gymnasiums. Responsibilities include securing areas as required, emptying trash and recycling receptacles, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, restocking supplies, cleaning furniture, cleaning chalkboards and related items, preparing event spaces before and after events, performing floor care (dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming), dusting and spot cleaning walls and doors, cleaning and disinfecting drinking fountains, cleaning interior windows and doorway windows, cleaning mirrors and other glass surfaces, and cleaning up water and debris from leaks and floods.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull tilt trucks that hold up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for a majority of the shift.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform custodial tasks.
• Personal Protective Equipment must be worn as required by the specific assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license (for day shift or irregular shift assignments, with exceptions for current employees).
• Possession of a valid driver's license may lead to voluntary driving assignments.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned areas of the Institute, including 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 trash and recycling receptacles located inside buildings and place trash and recycling in bins and dumpster.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms including the fixtures.
• Restock paper products and soap and remove used products.
• Clean furniture and polishing if required.
• Clean chalk boards, chalk trays and erasers.
• Clean event spaces before and after.
• Dry mop, wet mop and vacuum floor.
• Dust and spot clean walls and doors in high and low areas.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Clean interior windows and interior/exterior doorway windows.
• Clean mirrors and other glass surfaces.
• Clean up water and debris due to leaks and floods with wet pick-up vacuums.

Benefits

• Background check conducted for finalists.
• For current MIT SEIU members, background check for finalists bidding for promotion or voluntary transfer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED