Limited Term Custodian

About the role

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country. Founded in 1772, the institution has a rich 253-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally, and globally through liberal arts education. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier, and more equitable place.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties, cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on needs for seasonal/project requirements.
• Performs general, routine custodial duties, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and cleaning.
• Gathers and empties trash, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Separates recyclable material and places them in the proper receptacle.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Aids in managing inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including Salem vehicles, vans, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Locks and unlocks doors, ensuring they are locked after cleaning areas.
• Reports needs and concerns to supervisor/appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels within on-campus buildings and residence halls.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Aids in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Assists in snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• This position will have daily contact with internal individuals (students/faculty/staff/parents, etc.).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, and during other circumstances requiring custodial staffing.
• Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Submit to random drug testing.
• Physical/Environmental Requirements: Bend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, and climb. Regularly ascend/descend stairs. Walk for long distances and sit for varying lengths of time. Work may necessitate accessing and working in confined spaces or high spaces. Must be physically able to perform tasks appropriately. Must be physically able to operate the tools and equipment required to perform duties. Work in an indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures. Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work at heights. Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 60 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals such as disinfectants, grease, lubricants, solvents, graffiti remover, floor stripper, floor wax, propane, paint thinner. Perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of verbal communication.