CUSTODIAN, Facilities Management & Planning, Custodial Services

About the role

Boston University is looking for customer-service oriented Custodians who are looking for opportunities to grow within a prestigious University, while making an impactful contribution to the BU community! This is a union represented position, and is eligible for benefits, including health, dental, and retirement.

Duties

• Perform a wide variety of general cleaning duties.
• Sweep, dust, vacuum, clean and maintain floors.
• Clean bathrooms and showers.
• Remove trash from buildings.
• Change light bulbs.
• Set up and remove tables, chairs, furniture and other items for projects and events.
• Perform snow and ice removal, shovel and use snow removal equipment.
• Follow safety precautions and department policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Use chemicals and equipment necessary to perform custodial duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing light bulbs.
• Ability to work independently or in a group.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Stairs and ladders.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience operating ice-making machinery as needed.
• Experience snow shoveling or operating snow blowers and other snow/ice removal equipment as needed.
• Experience maintaining all floor surfaces, including wood, tile, vct, carpet, etc. using all appropriate custodial equipment.

Background Screening

• Criminal Background Check: To be completed in accordance with BU Public Safety guidelines and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Basic Background Check: Includes, but is not limited to, verification of:
  • Social Security Number;
  • Past employment;
  • Licenses and credentials, if applicable
  • Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) check;
• Medical Clearance Process: includes Occupational Health evaluation and immunization/titer level review. Must be eligible to receive required vaccinations as needed
• References: We require 2-3 professional references (no friends or family) with at least 1 previous supervisor.
• Continued employment/ affiliation is contingent upon strict adherence, at all times, to all applicable safety and security rules, procedures, and protocols, as well as required training regimens.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Retirement

Schedule

Part-Time