Custodian

Responsibilities

The Facilities Department at Saint Michael’s College is inviting applications for full-time Custodians. These positions support the department in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and efficient environment by providing timely responses to issues and ensuring all campus buildings are cleaned and maintained. These positions will require regular work hours and occasional after hours. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• All around general cleaning of various surfaces to include walls, floors, furniture (hard & soft), kitchens cabinets and appliances, windows, light fixtures, etc. 

• Cleaning/maintaining/servicing restrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms 

• Floor cleaning/maintaining of different surfaces using different methods and equipment 

• Responsible for cleanup of blood borne pathogens in accordance with SMC safety training guidelines 

• Responsible for clearing/maintaining all building entrances up to 10 feet from building to include leaf, snow and ice removal 

The potential shifts include the following schedules: 

• Sunday, 6:00am-2:30pm; Monday—Thursday, 5:00am-1:30pm 

• Sunday, 6:00am-2:30pm; Monday—Thursday, 7:00am-3:30pm 

• Monday—Friday, 5:00am – 1:30pm 

• Monday—Friday, 7:00am – 3:30 pm 

• Tuesday—Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; Saturday, 6:00am-2:30pm 

• Tuesday—Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm; Saturday, 6:00am-2:30pm 

While not all shifts are currently available, please apply and indicate all the shifts you are open to working through our pre-screening questions. We will contact applicants whose experience and preferred shifts match our needs. All other applicants will remain on file for when their preferred shifts become available. 

For a full job description, please click here. Pay starts at $18.75 per hour, and shift differentials apply when working on certain shifts. 

We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. 

Responsibilities: 

Applicants must have the following: 

• Ability to work independently and in a team 

• Basic understanding of custodial work, cleaning equipment, floor care, and cleaning chemicals desired 

• Must be able to follow both written and oral instructions   

• Duties may require the physical ability to do heavy custodial work, lift 26-50 pounds and the ability to climb a stepladder approximately 10 feet   

• Basic computer skills or a willingness to learn basic computer skills 

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, driving record check (if applicable), and a pre-employment physical screening, which is designed to assess the candidate’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Application Instructions: 

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button: 

• Fill out all fields that are applicable 

• Include the last 5 years of employment history under the Experience section of the application 

• Include any level of education, if applicable, under the Education section of the application 

• Resume and cover letter optional 

Review of applications is ongoing. Position remains open until filled.