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CustodianAmherst Campus Full Time JR6919Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.Job Description:Amherst College invites applications for the Custodian position. The Custodian is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $ 19.64-20.00 per hour.The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here forBenefits Information .The Custodian supports the efforts of Custodial Services to maintain safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions throughout the campus community.Work schedule: The position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed. Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year. As such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times may be required. The work schedule may vary and corresponds to the College's operational needs, but generally is Monday through Friday.Summary of Responsibilities:Custodial Services Perform general custodial work required to maintain safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions in buildings and their adjacent grounds in accordance with established work routines, cleaning methods and proceduresCustodians are expected to maintain a clean and orderly workspace that meets all environmental health and safety standards, including managing universal and hazardous waste within their buildingsEffectively collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues, ensuring a respectful, inclusive climateProjects Strip, screen, and refinish floors, extract carpets, wash walls, ceilings and glass, perform snow removal, support the campus-wide recycling program, as well as complete monthly work request forms, building inspections, and student damage reportsTroubleshoot and carry out routine repairs of cleaning equipment and building trade-related issues which do not require a licenseEvent Support Assist special services and event support services as needed in facilitating events and general trucking on campusCampus Stewards Custodians are the first line of stewardship in preserving our campus buildingsCustodians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining, regularly inspecting, monitoring and reporting maintenance issues, waste management, inventory supply management, energy conservation through monitoring lights and electronics, communicating and coordinating with students, OSA housing staff around observed issues with residential life and dorm rooms, as well as coordinating with academic and administrative staff around situations within non-dorm buildingsQualifications:Required A valid driver's license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate college vehiclesBasic math skills, including adding and subtractingBasic computer skillsStrong customer service, organizational, and time-management skillsDemonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including ability to follow written and verbal instructionsCommitment to contributing to an intentionally inclusive and respectful climateAttention to detailSuccessful completion of required reference and background checksAn acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) checkSuccessful completion of pre-employment physical and lift testPreferred High School or Vocational Diploma or equivalent6 months of cleaning experienceInterested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online atbe sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.)Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.To apply, visit©2025 Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agencyjeid-d0ba12bce2560448affba8e418e5c1e4