Anticipated Openings for Custodial Positions
- Employer
- Smith College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Description
Anticipated Openings for Custodial Positions
Smith College invites applications for anticipated openings for various custodial positions within the facilities management department. We are looking to fill positions for all shifts, which include 5:00-1:00pm, 7:00-3:00pm, and 3:30-11:30pm. Please indicate you in your cover letter if you have a shift preference. Pay rates starting at 19.26 an hour.
Job Summary
Provide a safe and sanitary environment with other necessary support for routine and special activities required of Facilities Management building services. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Cleaning and Custodial Support (90%)
- Clean rest rooms: toilets, urinals, mirrors, sinks, windows and
glass, walls, floors, fixtures, restock paper goods, soap,
etc.
- Dry mop, wet mop, buff, strip and refinish floors.
- Clean all spaces within assigned areas (i.e., offices,
classrooms, labs, storage areas, corridors, custodial closets,
etc.)
- Vacuum carpets, walk-off mats and runners in all assigned
areas.
- Shampoo upholstered furniture, carpets, walk-off mats and
runners in all assigned areas.
- Remove leaves, snow and debris from all entrances of assigned
areas.
- Perform emergency clean-up of floods, spills and breakage
within the building, excluding hazardous materials.
- Perform non-technical tasks as assigned to include, but not
limited to changing light bulbs, filling/cleaning humidifiers,
cleaning drinking fountains, emptying dehumidifiers, changing
screens, opening and closing buildings.
- Check and clean eye wash stations, emergency showers and fire
extinguishers according to the maintenance schedule.
- Report all necessary maintenance and repair items to the
coordinator, supervisor or designee.
- Conduct daily building inspections for possible safety hazards
and report findings to the supervisor.
- Maintain positive public relations with all members of the
college community.
- Perform tasks for scheduled and unscheduled academic, community
events and other activities as required.
- Clean, sweep and mop all stairwells, including assigned floor
and one flight up, unless otherwise noted.
- Clean and maintain all equipment and tools used by custodial
services.
- Remove trash, recycling and other materials from buildings.
Comply with all recycling practices.
- Must comply with cleaning frequency requirements as scheduled
for assigned areas.
- Provide backup and assistance to other facilities management
staff as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)
- A driver’s license is not required for this position, however,
if the employee accepts driving duties, they must complete and
comply with all college driving credentialing requirements, which
includes a Division of Motor Vehicles background check.
- Must be able to safely lift and carry up to fifty pounds. Must
be able to bend, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders and safely
operate loaded hand trucks and dollies.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in accessing the internet, using
the Smith College email, finance, payroll and calendar systems as
well as the work order system.
- High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent or combination
of education and experience.
- Experience working individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum of 1 year (preferred) custodial/housekeeping experience in a service related industry.
Skills
- Ability to use good judgment to take appropriate, independent
action to carry out the primary functions of the job.
- Must possess the ability to carry out oral and written
(electronic) instructions.
- Must possess general knowledge of custodial practices and be
committed to maintaining high standards of maintenance.
- Ability to develop and follow a designated cleaning schedule
and continually look for ways to improve on that schedule.
- Know the cleaning schedule for all assigned areas and look for
ways to improve on that schedule.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of cleaning chemicals,
including but not limited to reading and understanding Safety Data
Sheets (SDS).
- Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations for the safety of the
college employees, its users and property.
- Must have a clear understanding of the union contract and all
college policies.
- Ability to safely move, deliver and arrange heavy items such as
equipment, furniture, fixtures and materials within and between
buildings for students, faculty, staff and guests of the
college.
- Ability to remove ice and snow from entrances, walkways, ramps,
fire escapes, porches and emergency exits attached or leading to
buildings, which includes shoveling, scraping and sanding.
- Must be able to work independently and in a team
environment.
Position Type:
Regular
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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