Custodian
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Job no:R-000#######Position Title:CustodianFaculty or Staff:StaffFull Time or Part Time:Full timeIn-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:In-PersonMinimum Starting Rate of Pay:$18.30Rate of pay commensurate with experienceStart Date:01/27/2025Job Description:The Custodian position is intended to support the Facilities Management mission of providing well maintained classrooms, residence halls, and other facilities related to an institution of higher education. This position is responsible for the cleanliness of all academic, administration and all other buildings as assigned. This position performs in an institutional/residential setting that requires planning for a least-disruptive approach to work, an appreciation of the unique surroundings. The seven hundred plus acres of Mount Holyoke must always reflect the historic and iconic beauty of our Ivy League institution.Duties and Responsibilities

• General cleaning tasks at campus buildings
• Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors
• Emptying waste receptacles
• Cleaning and disinfecting restroom toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, showers and high touch surfaces
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
• Communicate building and safety concerns, report need for repair or services
• Snow removal assignments
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent
• Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays
• Must be flexible for on-call assignments and snow shoveling detail
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, including cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme weather related to heat or cold.
• Noise level in some work environments can occasionally be loud.

Physical Demands:

• Balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitive movement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting and lifting.
• Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift, climb ladders, and bend.
• Ability to lift (50) pounds unassisted, able to stoop or stand for prolonged periods of time.

What We Offer:Our comprehensive benefits program offers a range of options to you can make choices that work best for you and your family:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Bargaining Unit, 40 hours per week, fiscal year. Sunday thru Thursday.Sunday 6:00am-2:30pm Monday thru Thursday 4:00pm to 12:30am Occasional holiday and overtime assignments may be required. Background Checks:Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.