Amherst College Hiring for Weekend Custodian (Casual Position) at Massachusetts, United States Full Time

Amherst Campus
Amherst Staff
Casual
Part time
JR3385

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 Weekend Custodian
position. The Weekend Custodian position is a casual position,
starting at $16.00 – commensurate with experience. 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 Custodian supports the efforts of Custodial Services to
maintain safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions throughout
the campus community.

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

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. 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. The work schedule may vary and
corresponds to the College’s operational needs, but generally is
Saturday and Sunday.

Summary of Responsibilities

Custodial Services

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, perform snow removal, support the campus-wide
recycling program, as well as complete monthly work request forms,
building inspections, and student damage reports.

Special Requests/General Maintenance

Perform general maintenance duties, move furniture or custodial
equipment, and assist Special Services as needed.

Qualifications:

R e quir e d:

• A valid driver’s license and successful credentialing is
  required in order to operate college vehicles.
• Basic math skills including adding and subtracting
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service, organizational, and time-management
  skills
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication 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
• Attention to detail
• 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 or Vocational Diploma, or equivalent
• 6 months of cleaning experience

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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