Custodian - FT - Utility Crew

Custodian - FT - Utility Crew


About College of the Holy Cross:

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,000 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members--students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.


Job Description:

Perform a variety of specialized duties such as special event setups/breakdowns, moving furniture, cleaning tile floors and carpeted areas as well as fill in for custodians who may be out. Complete any task required to provide a comprehensive recycling program such as collecting, sorting, baling, etc. Empty refuse containers, pick up and remove debris and trash, place in designated area or receptacle. Clean and sanitize lavatories, toilets, showers, restrooms, basins and similar items; replenish and replace tissues, towels, soap and other items.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the overall cleanliness of the College.
• To perform special projects, events and other assignments as required along with various custodial duties as in assigned areas following established practices and procedures.
• Assigned area will be maintained in a safe and habitable condition to achieve the standards of Building Services.
• Detect and report defective or unsafe equipment, Building Services repairs, individual employee safety and safety issues that may concern the Holy Cross community. Report damage and safety violations immediately so that corrective action may be taken.
• All safety rules and practices are observed and followed.
• To insure the proper handling of all Building Services key/key rings. All areas will be safe and secure at all times. All lost or misplaced keys should be reported to the Supervisor immediately so proper safety measures can be taken.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with co-workers, students, visitors and other college personnel. No more than three valid complaints concerning poor working relations.
• Occasional flexible work hours will be required for emergencies, support of Special Events, support of Conference Services events and to complete any necessary work requests.
• All emergencies will be properly staffed to insure the prevention of excess damage to property or to quality of life.
• Support of all Special Events, Conferences and/or the completion of necessary work requests in order to insure their success.
• Upon request of the Executive Housekeeper or Supervisor, flexible work hours will be responded to by individual. If the individual can not respond to the request, it is their responsibility to find a replacement or they must work the event.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 60 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. with assistance is required.

Open Full-time Shifts:

• Monday-Friday: Evening/Nights - 3:30PM-12:00AM. This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year and is considered non-exempt by federal wage and hour law. #1828
• Tuesday - Saturday: Evening/Nights - 3:30 pm - 12:00 am. Saturday 3:30pm - 11:00 pm. This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year and is considered non-exempt by federal wage and hour law. #1830

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Two years of experience as a building attendant or custodial worker. Two years-experience using floor machine such as auto-scrubbers, buffers, burnishes, etc.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping tools and equipment required

To mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, College of the Holy Cross requires that all successful applicants show proof of full, up-to-date vaccination (including a booster dose once eligible) by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an accommodation exempting the applicant from this policy has been granted. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation based on a disability or sincerely-held religious belief should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information in your application materials.


Additional Information:

This position is classified as non-exempt level position for purposes of the federal wage and hour law.

This position is full-time and comes with benefits as described here.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).


Application Instructions:

Please attach resume and cover letter if possible, otherwise, please submit an online application.

Should you be a candidate for further consideration after hiring manager review, you will be contacted by a human resources representative.







To apply, visit https://holycross.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=147446

The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,000 students and is located in a medium-sized city 45 miles west of Boston. The College seeks faculty members whose scholarship, teaching, advising, and on- and off-campus service demonstrate commitment to the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (http://www.heccma.org) and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (https://new-england.hercjobs.org/) jeid-9c5f463e4efdf8479ca5a69322a05124