Amherst College Hiring for Special Services Generalist / Custodian (Casual Position, No Benefits) at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Casual
Part time
JR3387

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Special Services
Generalist / Custodian position. The Special Services Generalist /
Custodian is a casual position without benefits, starting at
$19/hour. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse
liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will
demonstrate the w ays in which they bring value to and will work
towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

Job Description

The Special Services Generalist / Custodian casual position support
the efforts of both the Custodial Shop and Special Services. This
position performs general custodial duties, participates in office
moves, general trucking duties, set up for special events, and
provide general trucking both on-campus and off-campus. This
position is the secondary contact person responsible for obtaining
detailed information regarding special events and office moves from
our diverse set of customers. The person in this position is also
responsible for assisting the Seymour Warehouse stock keeper with
central receiving of deliveries to the campus, filling supply
orders and repairing custodial equipment.

Work schedule: The position is designated as providing essential
services and may be required to report to work, or remain on duty
even when the College is closed. In the event of inclement weather
or an emergency, support occurs in either providing materials (snow
blowers, wet vacuums) or in participating.

Our work is central to student life and their needs occur at a
variety of times throughout the day, week, and year and in such, a
flexible schedule with extended shift times may be required. This
person must be able to work weekends or extended hours to support
special events or last minute requests. The work schedule may vary
and corresponds to the College’s operational needs, but generally
is Monday through Friday, 6 am-2:30 pm.

The Special Services Generalist / Custodian casual position takes
appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates
in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and
welcoming work environment.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Special Services

Special Event set-ups and office moves and perform general
maintenance and custodial duties as needed. Effectively interacts
with our diverse customers to obtain more detailed information.
Receives and manages work orders utilizing technology (tablet) to
communicate with customers through facilities work order system.
Maintaining storage spaces, and monitoring equipment. Maintaining
an accurate inventory of chairs, tables, hand-trucks, dollies and
specialized tools.

Perform safe operation of college vehicles and insure they are kept
in good working order. General trucking duties include but, not
limited to, transporting furniture, appliances, custodial supplies,
books, and mailings. Daily inspect the vehicle, report repairs
immediately to the Supervisor and Service Center to enable the work
to be scheduled. Any safety related items, the driver is to not
operate the vehicle.

Assisting the Furnish & Supplies Storekeeper in the operation
of Seymour warehouse – Participates in helping with central
receiving of items to the campus. Restocking custodial supplies and
repairing equipment. Filling weekly custodial supply orders.
Effectively collaborates with a diverse set of colleagues.

Custodial

Perform general custodial work required to maintain safe, clean,
orderly, and sanitary conditions in buildings and their adjacent
grounds in accordance with established work routines, cleaning
methods and procedures. Conduct room inventories using a
tablet.

Projects- Strip, screen, and refinish floors, extract carpets, wash
walls, ceilings and glass, snow removal, support the campus-wide
recycling program, as well as complete monthly work request forms,
building inspections, and student damage reports.

Qualifications

R e quir e d:

• Valid Driver’s License and successful credentialing is required
  in order to operate college vehicles
• General knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair
• Basic knowledge in operating hand tools necessary for
  assembling and moving items
• Basic familiarity with computer usage, including email and
  internet
• Strong customer service, organizational and time-management
  skills including the ability to plan, organize and multi-task when
  priorities change frequently
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills including
  ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Commitment to working with a diverse community, and to
  contributing to an inclusive environment for all
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI)
  check
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift
  test

P r e f e r r e d:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related vehicle operation and equipment use

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth
and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may
apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly
competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and
faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our
overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the
options to ensure itmeets your total compensation requirements.
Click here for Benefits Information .

Interestedcandidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs
. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the
Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.

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