Lead Custodian

Williams College • Williamstown, MA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Williams College is now accepting applications for a Lead Custodian to join the Custodial Services team! This is a full-time (40 hours per week), year-round position, reporting to the Custodial Services Manager. As Lead Custodian, you will help us operate and maintain a safe, beautiful, and sustainable environment for living and learning at Williams. Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact professionally with faculty, fellow staff members, and students.
• Demonstrated good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision, keep well-organized, and prioritize work effectively.
• Basic knowledge of computers to manage work orders and operational requests.
• Ability to comply with standing instructions provided by operating manuals, safety data sheets, and safety regulations for personal protection regarding equipment and chemical usage.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance, stand for prolonged periods of time, and work on ladders.
• Ability to utilize wearable equipment and operate cleaning/sanitizing dispensing units.
• Must have the flexibility to work hours dictated by departmental needs, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak activity periods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Direct up to 12 staff members in the day-to-day custodial operations of all campus buildings.
• Manage time off requests, monitor overtime, enter work orders, perform building inspections, and report problems.
• Perform general cleaning throughout designated areas on campus, hard and resilient floor care, and operate vacuum cleaners, floor machines, and buffers.
• Carry out light maintenance work, snow shoveling/snow blower operation in the winter, and bed making during the summer conference season.
• Establish and maintain a positive, cooperative working relationship with faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain a functional awareness of typical workplace hazards, ensuring the proper and safe use of chemicals and equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Premium pay, including overtime and applicable shift differentials, for work performed during holidays, weekends, emergency snow response, and other qualifying shifts.

What This Job Offers

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