Custodian
- Employer
- Bucknell University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 9, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Human Resources (HR)
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Custodian
R0000001081
Swartz Hall
Position Title:
Custodian
Position Type:
Full time
Location:
Swartz Hall
Categories:
Staff Non-exempt
Job Summary:
Bucknell University has an immediate opening for a full-time Custodian.
Job Duties:
Reporting Relationships / Direct Reports
- Reports to: Custodial Supervisor
Location
- On-campus
Schedule
- This position is classified as essential services, and may be required to work when the campus is closed.
What You'll Do
Cleaning/Safety |75%| Performs custodial duties to maintain all interior and exterior building surfaces, including custodial equipment. Ensures students, staff, faculty and visitors experience a safe, clean and welcoming campus. Performs visual monthly inspections (e.g. checks fire extinguishers, fire alarms, eye wash stations, and emergency lights). Adheres to OSHA standards, employs safe practices, and follows safety policies/procedures including immediately reporting accidents injuries, security violations, and safety hazards and conditions to an available supervisor. Uses cleaning materials and supplies in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), the Hazard Communication Program and manufacturers' instructions. Uses PPE in a safe manner, sets examples for others, notifies supervisor of potential hazards, and demonstrates good housekeeping habits.
General Labor |15%| Assists with general campus maintenance and labor to include: weeding, mulching, collection trash inside and outside, snow shoveling, pressure washing and other miscellaneous tasks.
Moving/Event Set-up |10%| Collaborates with campus partners by responding to requests for special setups for classes, meetings, deliveries and events. Performs furniture moves by adhering to proper safety policies for lifting and moving.
Other duties as assigned: Participates in all aspects of program and department planning and in the establishment of department goals and objectives.
What You'll Bring
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work independently
- Use good judgement and make decisions regarding routine
custodial and housekeeping services
Preferred, but not required
- Prior housekeeping or custodial work
- Experience running a floor machine or
shampooers
Physical Requirements
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push, pull, and reach above and
below shoulders
- Frequently lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds
unassisted
- Occasionally lift items up to 50 lbs that may require help or
adjusting loads
- Assist others in moving objects greater than 25 pounds as
needed
- Climb and work on stools, ladders, stairs and elevated
platforms with training and safety equipment
- Must use proper safety equipment for hearing, head, eye, feet
(in some cases full-or part time safety shoes), hand and body is
required
- Daily exposure to dust, dirt, cleaning detergents and
chemicals, odors, body fluids and waste, weather and temperature
changes
Job Exempt:
No
Salary Range:
16.00-16.00
The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.
This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.
Advertised:
2024-12-16
Benefits:
Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):
- Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
- An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
- Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
- A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
- A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card
To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)
To apply, visit https://bucknell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Swartz-Hall/Custodian_R0000001081.
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Founded in 1846 and located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in historic Lewisburg, Pa., Bucknell University is an undergraduate-focused institution that stands uniquely at the intersection of top-ranked liberal arts, engineering and management programs. Our students choose from more than 50 majors and 60 minors in the arts, engineering, humanities, management, and natural and social sciences, as well as extensive global study, service-learning and research opportunities. Bucknell's 3,600 undergraduate and 100 graduate students enjoy a low 9:1 student-faculty ratio and exceptional opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors.
Bucknell's beautiful 450-acre campus includes first-rate facilities and is home to more than 90 percent of its students. Residential life is vibrant with about 150 student-run organizations, 27 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a robust arts culture, and a strong student commitment to community and global service work.
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Located in central Pennsylvania, Lewisburg features a variety of restaurants, beautiful Victorian homes, the restored art deco Campus Theatre (owned by the University), charming shops and boutiques, and the Barnes & Noble at Bucknell University Bookstore. About 33,000 residents live in the region.
The city of Williamsport is about a 30-minute drive from campus, and Penn State University's main campus is about an hour away, as is Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's state capital. Bucknell is about three hours from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
The cost of living here is low compared to that of major U.S. cities and suburbs. Bucknell's surroundings yield fresh produce, cultural activities and events, and many opportunities for outdoor activity on the Susquehanna River and in the nearby state parks and forests. The Lewisburg Area School District receives excellent reviews for its schools at all grade levels. Lewisburg Area High School is consistently ranked among the top 50 high schools in Pennsylvania for SAT scores and statewide exams.
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