Night Utility Custodian

College of the Holy Cross•Worcester, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Custodian supports a clean, safe, and welcoming campus by maintaining academic buildings, residence halls, dining and athletic facilities, libraries, non-hazardous labs and studios, and event spaces. The position includes routine and deep cleaning, light maintenance, waste and recycling handling, event setup, campus moving services, and seasonal work across campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., with 40 weekly hours. The hourly rate is $19.00, coupled with a competitive benefits package. The role also supports campus events and urgent needs, including move-in and move-out, commencement, athletics, flooding, snow removal, and weather hazards. Work takes place across academic, residential, dining, athletic, library, studio/lab (non-hazardous), office, warehouse, and outdoor areas. Seasonal demands include snow and ice response, summer deep cleans, move-in and move-out, and major events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of custodial, janitorial, or facilities experience in educational, hospitality, healthcare, or commercial settings.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines across multiple buildings.
Ability to read and follow SOPs, SDS, and equipment manuals; basic proficiency with email and work order systems.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during peak campus periods and emergencies.
Proficiency operating floor machines and carpet extractors; basic CMMS use.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record for campus vehicle use.
Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders; frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work on wet or uneven surfaces and tolerate noise, odors, dust, cleaning agents, and varying temperatures.
Wear assigned PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and a respirator as required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; the College does not provide immigration sponsorship for staff positions.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of custodial, janitorial, or facilities experience in educational, hospitality, healthcare, or commercial settings.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, showers, classrooms, lecture halls, labs and studios with training, offices, libraries, lounges, and residence halls when needed.
Perform floor care including sweeping, mopping, auto-scrubbing, burnishing, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and carpet extraction; clean windows and surfaces and restock supplies.
Empty refuse containers, collect and remove debris and trash, and stage materials at designated locations.
Keep equipment used in work practices clean, safe, and operable.
Plan and execute campus move requests; move, load, unload, and deliver supplies, equipment, and furniture using dollies, carts, and lifts; assemble, disassemble, and reconfigure furniture while following safe lifting and ergonomic practices.
Collect, sort, and stage recycling materials; assist with compost initiatives where applicable; handle and label materials per policy and maintain clean recycling and waste areas.
Set up and break down events, including tables, chairs, staging, and podiums, and complete post-event cleanup.
Support major campus events, including move-in and move-out, commencement, and athletics.
Provide support during campus emergencies, including flooding, snow removal, weather hazards, and other urgent needs.
Follow safety rules, use required PPE, handle chemicals according to SDS and hazard communication standards, and follow bloodborne pathogen and exposure-control practices.
Inspect spaces for hazards, spills, leaks, pests, or damage; take action within training and promptly report issues.
Follow lock and unlock schedules if assigned, handle keys according to key control policy, and promptly report lost or misplaced keys.
Maintain organized custodial closets and inventories; submit purchase and work requests to the Supervisor or Working Foreperson when needed.
Safely drive campus vehicles or carts between buildings if assigned, keep work areas clean, safe, and secure, and immediately report vehicle damage to a supervisor.
Work collaboratively and provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors; troubleshoot custodial equipment and floor machines.