Casual Custodian

Amherst College
United States, Massachusetts, Amherst
6 East Drive (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2024
Casual Custodian Amherst Campus Part Time JR5359 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 Casual Custodian position. The Casual Custodian is a part-time, casual position with no benefits, starting at $16.00/hour. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. The Casual Custodian supports the efforts of Custodial Services to maintain safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions throughout the campus community. The Casual 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: Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year, and as 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 Monday through Friday. 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 Effectively collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues, ensuring a respectful, inclusive climate 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: Required 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 contributing to an intentionally inclusive and respectful climate Attention to detail An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test Preferred 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. Interested candidates 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 Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Casual-Custodian_JR5359 jeid-39731b56d217ee40ac442f7d2560ae3c