Custodian

Location: Mount Holyoke College – Main Campus

Job no:
R-0000003354

Position
Title:

Custodian

Faculty or Staff:
Staff

Full Time or Part Time:
Full time

In-Person,
Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$20.43
Rate of pay commensurate with
experience

Start Date:
10/01/2026

Job Description:
I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Custodian
position is intended to support the Facilities Management mission of providing well maintained classrooms, residence halls, and other
facilities related to an institution of higher education. This position is responsible for the cleanliness of all academic, administration
and all other buildings as assigned. This position performs in an institutional/residential setting that requires planning for a
“least-disruptive” approach to work, an appreciation of the unique surroundings. The seven hundred plus acres of Mount Holyoke must always
reflect the historic and iconic beauty of our Ivy League institution.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* General
cleaning tasks at campus buildings.
* Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors.
* Emptying waste receptacles.
* Cleaning and
disinfecting restroom toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, showers and high touch surfaces.
* Dusting and polishing furniture and
fixtures.
* Communicate building and safety concerns, report need for repair or services.
* Snow removal assignments.
* Additional
duties as assigned.

Hours: Sunday 6am – 2:30pm, Monday thru Thursday 4pm to 12:30am

III. SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/
CERTIFICATIONS:

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program.
• Must be willing
  to work some weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible for on-call assignments and snow shoveling detail.
• Must be able to lift
  up to 50 pounds.
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications:

• High school or
  equivalent.

V. SUPERVISION:

• Reports to the 2nd shift Custodial Supervisor

VIII. PHYSICAL/ MENTAL/ WORK
ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS:

Working Conditions:

• Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, including cleaning
  chemicals and supplies.
• May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme
  weather related to heat or cold.
• Noise level in some work environments can occasionally be loud.

Physical
Demands:

• Balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitive movement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting and
  lifting.
• Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift, climb ladders, and bend.
• Ability to lift (50)
  pounds unassisted, able to stoop or stand for prolonged periods of time.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description may not be
inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the discretion of the
Employer.

Hiring range: $20.43 – $22.76/hour

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing
a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated
with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate
background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that
background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office
of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this
policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover
  letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty
  positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or
administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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