Janitor - Alumnae House Inn

Vassar College

Janitor - Alumnae House Inn

Department: Alumnae House Inn
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Employee Type: Service
Posting Date: 06/11/2021
Union Representation: SEIU
Posting Number: SS049P
Pay Rate: $17.05/hour, after 7/1/21 $17.48/hour

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Alumnae House Janitor maintains the cleanliness of all public spaces, office spaces, restrooms, and outdoor areas of Alumnae House. The Janitor is also responsible for the set up and break down of numerous catered events. Assistance to house guests and duties as assigned by manager.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general and detailed cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, bathrooms, public spaces, offices, and outdoor areas.
  
• Performs floor care tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and carpet shampooing; and performs operator maintenance on equipment.
  
• Uses light and heavy commercial type floor machines and attachments.
  
• Performs set-ups and break downs for catered events that includes audio visual equipment.
  
• Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as requested.
  
• Collects trash and recyclable material.
  
• Changes light bulbs, except specialized conditions.
  
• Inspects fire extinguishers and grease tank monthly.
  
• Inventories supplies.
  
• Delivers packages throughout building.
  
• Assists house guests as requested with luggage or other needs.
  
• Assist with decorating for holidays.
  
• Maintains wood pile and builds fires in fireplaces.
  
• Waters landscaping around building and plants inside building.
  
• Maintains cleanliness of parking lot, sidewalks, and terraces.
  
• Shovels snow from steps and walks at building entrances and spreads ice melt, including days when the College is closed due to inclement weather.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Overtime, including responding to after-hour and weekend emergencies, as assigned


Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in the maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment is required.
  
• Ability to move, position, transport and place objects up to and including 75 pounds is required.
  
• Ability to work, ascend, and descend on ladders.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing is required.
  
• Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.
  
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply you will be required to complete the Vassar College Employment Application, including your complete work history and contact information for 3 supervisor references (please: no relatives, friends or co-workers). You will have the option of attaching a cover letter, resume, and additional reference contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately. Inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Office at (845) 437-5820

For full consideration applicants should apply by: 06/30/2021

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/1961.



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