Lead Custodian

Williams College, London • Williamstown, MA

2d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Williams College is hiring a Lead Custodian for its Custodial Services team. This full-time, year-round position helps operate and maintain a safe, beautiful, and sustainable environment for living and learning. The role directs up to 12 staff members in day-to-day custodial operations across campus buildings and performs cleaning, floor care, light maintenance, and seasonal duties. The position reports to the Custodial Services Manager.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., though schedules may change based on departmental needs. Evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and peak activity periods may be required. The position is eligible for premium pay, including overtime and applicable shift differentials for holidays, weekends, emergency snow response, and other qualifying shifts. Pay is $24.50–$28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Application review begins immediately and continues until all positions are filled. Employment is contingent on verification of applicant background information, including a criminal record check and education when applicable. Employees must complete an I-9 before beginning work. Williams College provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a team and interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision, stay organized, and prioritize work effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge to manage work orders and operational requests.
• Ability to follow operating manuals, safety data sheets, and safety regulations for personal protection when using equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance, stand for prolonged periods, and work on ladders.
• Ability to use wearable equipment and operate cleaning and sanitizing dispensing units.
• Flexibility to work hours dictated by departmental needs, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak activity periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in general cleaning, maintenance, carpet care, and floor care is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct up to 12 staff members in the day-to-day custodial operations of campus buildings.
• Manage time-off requests, monitor overtime, enter work orders, perform building inspections, and report problems.
• Perform general cleaning in designated campus areas and hard and resilient floor care.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, floor machines, and buffers.
• Carry out light maintenance work.
• Shovel snow and operate a snow blower in winter.
• Make beds during the summer conference season.
• Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain awareness of workplace hazards and ensure the proper and safe use of chemicals and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for premium pay, including overtime and applicable shift differentials for work performed during holidays, weekends, emergency snow response, and other qualifying shifts.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed