Custodian

Job Details

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.

Hiring range: $20.43 - $22.76/hour