Custodian

About the role

The Custodian position supports the Facilities Management mission of providing well maintained classrooms, residence halls, and other facilities related to an institution of higher education. This position is responsible for the cleanliness of all academic, administration and all other buildings as assigned. This role performs in an institutional/residential setting that requires planning for a "least-disruptive" approach to work and an appreciation of the unique surroundings. The seven hundred plus acres of Mount Holyoke must always reflect the historic and iconic beauty of our Ivy League institution.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning tasks at campus buildings
• Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors
• Emptying waste receptacles
• Cleaning and disinfecting restroom toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, showers and high touch surfaces
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
• Communicate building and safety concerns, report need for repair or services
• Snow removal assignments
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays
• Must be flexible for on-call assignments and snow shoveling detail
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned
• High school diploma or equivalent

Working conditions & physical demands

Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, including cleaning chemicals and supplies. May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme weather related to heat or cold. Noise level in some work environments can occasionally be loud.

Physical demands include balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitive movement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting and lifting. Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift, climb ladders, and bend. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted, able to stoop or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Pay

Minimum starting rate of pay: $20.43 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, in-person position with a start date of October 1, 2026. Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays, and must be flexible for on-call assignments.

Supervision

Reports to the 1st shift Custodial Supervisor