Custodian

Position Code: 1152, 1153, 1154, 1155, 1156

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Custodial Manager and/or his/her designee, the custodian will be responsible for custodial operations including cleaning and maintenance of different buildings of the College’s campus. The custodian will work with the custodial staff to effectively meet the physical needs of the College and support its overall mission like working in different buildings from time to time.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform general custodial duties like sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning of restrooms and restocking paper and soap products.
• Removal of interior and exterior trash that is brought to on-campus dumpsters or compactors for disposal.
• Perform detailed cleaning services, like carpet cleaning, window cleaning and stain removal.
• Emergency response for water restoration issues that arise like floods and leaks.
• Transportation of custodial and restoration equipment from building to building.
• Perform routine maintenance to custodial supplies and equipment.
• Report issues with the facility that are seen while performing your duties.
• Custodians must wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to do the job, e.g., gloves, masks, goggles if needed.
• Perform minor repairs to the facility like shutting off a valve to stop a leak or repairing a flooring issue that is a trip hazard.
• Ensure clean, neat and orderly work areas, and maintain janitor closets and supplies to ensure compliance with safety regulations, OSHA and SDS Standards.
• Assist with snow removal around building entrances.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable to fulfill obligations.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Assist with events, including set-ups and monitoring trash and restrooms during events, keeping them clean and stocked at all times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Able to operate custodial equipment.
• Fluent in English and able to communicate with others.
• Higher Education or multi-building property management experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience in custodian/cleaning services is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must have full range of mobility in upper and lower body and be able to reach overhead. Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning.
• Resume

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Vaccinations and Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.