Academic Custodian - Temporary
Wellesley College

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Job Posting Title
Academic Custodian - Temporary

Job Description Summary
Union

Job Description
POSTED: October 24, 2024
REMOVE: October 31, 2024, at midnight

Academic Custodian - TEMPORARY

Department: Facilities Management
Reports to Custodial Manager
Days/Work Hours Sunday to Thursday, 6:00pm to 2:00am (with a 30-minute paid lunch)
Days off Friday & Saturday
Pay rate $29.17 per hour (Plus 7% differential)

PRIMARY FUNCTION(S):

• Work under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor and Lead Custodian or Assistant Lead Custodian. Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of building areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Open and secure buildings as needed.
• Remove daily trash - wash containers on a regular schedule.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks for recycling and events.
• Requisition and receive supplies.
• Vacuum hallways and common areas.
• Clean bathrooms, kitchenettes, scrub showers, tubs, mirrors and toilets.
• Wash inside windows and glass partitions.
• Learn to use power equipment, floor machines, vacuum's knowledge of floor care (stripping and refinish) carpet cleaning.
• Use chemicals properly.
• Set up for college events, replace light bulbs, call in maintenance repairs, and emergencies.
• Snow shoveling.
• Perform similar or related duties as requested by the Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Be well organized and adaptable to change.
• Must work pleasantly with students and staff, with high regards to customer service.
• Position also requires a significant amount of walking and standing.
• Excellent communication skills are required, including both verbal and written presentational skills as well as good leadership qualities. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and understand the importance of customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor or Custodial Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:

• Must have High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid driving license required.
• Experience in a college environment is preferred.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Able to withstand long period of walking, standing, twisting and lifting.
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicle.

Other:
All employees hired are strongly encouraged to be up to date with all vaccination and boosters against COVID-19.

Worker Sub-Type
Union

Time Type
Full time

EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum . Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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