Part-Time Custodian (1st & 2nd Shift)

Location: York, PA

Job Type: Staff, Part Time

Job Number:
202600060

Division: Facility Services

Department: Custodial Services

Closing
Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Summary

DESCRIPTION:
This position will provide cleaning services that consistently meet standards of cleanliness
determined by Quality Assurance inspections of the following campus locations: Residence Halls, Academic/Administrative Spaces, and Athletic
Spaces. These positions are considered part of the weather and emergency staff and may need to respond emergency issues outside normal
times. Position may be required to complete overtime work based on events and staffing needs.

OUTCOME:
College
facilities and related equipment will be clean, orderly, safe, and prepared for College classes and functions.

Essential Functions

65% Housekeeping

• Cleaning, maintaining and
  stocking restrooms, public corridors, lobbies, offices, classrooms, locker-room facilities, and lounges to expected
  standards.
• Vacuuming and extracting carpeting; scrubbing, finishing, and burnishing floors; polishing furniture and
  woodwork
• Operating heavy-duty power custodial equipment and climbing ladders
• Maintaining key security at all
  times
• Maintaining grounds in the immediate vicinity of the assigned area, including sweeping sidewalks
• Special cleaning or
  work projects during semester breaks.

20% Utility Requirements

• Lock or unlock interior and exterior doors
  as assigned.
• Assist with event coverage, which may include event setup, coverage or event teardown.
• Inspect building/work
  area and report any irregularities in a timely manner.
• Remove trash/recycling from buildings as assigned.
• Assist with setups
  and furniture moves as needed
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Respond to emergency clean ups or urgent tasks as required.

5% Maintain Housekeeping Equipment and Work Areas

• Keep custodial closets/carts, utility rooms and boiler
  rooms cleaned and organized and stocked properly.
• Clean and properly store all custodial equipment, moving equipment, and tools
  after daily use. Minor maintenance of tools/equipment including belt replacement, emptying, cleaning and replenishing consumables necessary
  to operate safely and efficiently. Including mops and utility carts.

5% Snow Removal – Main Priority

• During
  inclement weather keep lobby and hallway floors as clean and dry as possible.
• Snow and ice removal using hand shovels, scrapers or
  power equipment.
• After snow removal spread calcium or de-icing material on steps and sidewalks by hand.

5% Safety
& Regulations

• Assist the College in complying with local, state and federal laws such as recycling, waste disposal, safety’
  Right to Know’ regulations, Bloodborne Pathogens standards and chemical usage. Participate/Attend trainings provided.
• Practice safe
  work habits; be aware of safety issues that may affect the welfare of employees, students or the public.
• Only use college provided
  cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment properly and as directed.
• Operate and maintain housekeeping & moving equipment in a safe
  and prudent manner.

Experience and Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
  preferred.
• Valid PA Driver’s license required with safe driving record.
• 2-5 years of housekeeping/event setups experience
  preferred.

Required Skills and Qualifications

WORKING
CONDITIONS:

• Normal building/outside conditions but occasionally exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Frequently
  exposed to water, dust, dirt, and cleaning chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to heights, confined spaces, de-icing materials and
  cleanup of bodily fluids.
• Position requires climbing ladders, bending, stooping, walking, grasping, shoveling, sweeping, mopping,
  pushing, pulling, reaching and operating housekeeping equipment for extended periods of time.
• Maximum lifting of 50 pounds.
  Frequently lifting objects up to 25 pounds, employee must get help if lifting over 50 pounds. Occasionally pulling and pushing up to 75
  pounds.

MENTAL EFFORT REQUIRED:

• Position requires handling multiple tasks and taking directions from
  several sources.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Must be able to read and understand MSDS/SDS safety
  sheets, work orders and directions for event setups.
• Be able to set priorities and complete tasks under time constraints in a safe
  manner.
• Must be able to use basic math skills to calculate mixing ratios for cleaning chemicals and to complete setup requirements
  for Campus events.
• Must be able to work as a team and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Be able to work independently in
  absence of supervision to follow College procedures and routines.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a
  valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to work overtime to accomplish the outcome if needed.
• Must be able to interact with
  other shifts and/or departments to accomplish goals.
• Be on-call for emergencies such as snow storms, icy and/or flooding conditions,
  equipment failures, etc.
• Working closely with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, while respecting the privacy of
  all customers
• A positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude should always be projected toward the College, faculty, students,
  staff, and community members.
• May need to use personal vehicle for transportation.
• Be able to adjust work schedule when
  required.
• Weekend and evening event coverage when required.

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MACHINES NEED TO
OPERATE:

• Usual housekeeping equipment such as mops, buckets, brooms, ladders, vacuum sweeper, etc.
• Machines such as
  floor scrubbers, burnishers, propane burnishers, auto-scrubbers, carpet extractors, wet vacs and various hand and battery-operated
  tools.

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or
visit the website: Annual Security Report.

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