Custodian

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

Job:

Custodian (Saturday - Wednesday, 3pm - 11:30pm, RDO: Thursday-Friday)

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Services Custodial Shift Supervisor (or supervision of a Manager in a higher classification), the Custodian shall be responsible for the performance of custodial cleaning duties and operations in the College’s academic buildings, residence halls and grounds in accordance with established cleaning standards, work detail(s) and instructions.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clean restrooms including floors, walls, tiles, ceiling, doors, vents, fixtures, mirrors, etc. Replenish restroom supplies.
• Dispose of trash.
• Collect, transport and dispose of all trash and recyclables from assigned rooms, offices and common areas.
• Clean and maintain (dust, vacuum, sweep, wet mop, wax, polish) walls, floors, doors, frames and glass surfaces in student rooms and lounges, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, stairways, lounges, classrooms, labs, library, dining areas, storage areas, entrances, and offices (as per specified work detail).
• Certain areas in some buildings may require special procedures which will be outlined by the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain floors and carpets in all areas on a regular basis including sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing.
• Move and transport custodial supplies, furniture, equipment, materials, boxes, machine parts, etc. as directed.
• Move (both inside a space and within building) and arrange furniture, equipment and supplies as required for events.
• Perform necessary cleaning and set up of residential halls rooms and suites during the academic year and in preparation for summer months to insure that residence hall rooms are ready when occupants arrive and leave.
• Coordinate work between arriving groups so that all rooms will be cleaned and ready for fall students.
• During snow events, shovel snow to clear and clean walk ways, paths, sidewalks, building entrances and steps.
• Apply snow melt to same areas as directed.
• Comply with the rules, regulations and policies of the College, the policies and procedures of Facilities Services, and all city, state and federal safety regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements: