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Requirements

  • Physical requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
  • Must be safety conscious, and able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work on weekends and have two weekdays off.
  • Full-time employees must also participate in an on-call rotation to support campus operations during evenings, weekends, and emergencies as needed. During emergency situations, staff may be required to work in the event of a personnel shortage.
  • A valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record is required, as full-time employees must participate in the on-call rotation, which involves the use of campus vehicles.
  • Ability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff colleagues, and alumni.

Benefits

Location: Schenectady, NYWe offer exceptional benefits including:Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal TimeWinter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness ProgramsPre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement PlanSalary Continuation Program in the event of DisabilityTuition ExchangeBackground Checks: In accordance with our background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office spaces and common spaces across campus. Work Days: Varied; to be determined during the hiring process Shift Start/End Time: 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hours Per Week: 40 Weeks Per Year: 52 Custodian Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Supervisor: Team Lead Position Purpose: Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office spaces and common spaces across campus. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Cleaning and Maintenance: Removes office and building trash. Washes windows, cleans showers, bathrooms, and public areas using wet/dry mop, vacuum cleaner, cleaning cloths and cleaning solutions. Follows safety instructions/procedures related to clothing, gloves, goggles, masks and use of cleaning chemicals. Cleans, strips and waxes tile and floors. Shampoos and extracts carpeting. Maintains vacuums and other equipment by making simple adjustments such as installing new vacuum bags and mop heads, moving equipment from location to location as necessary. Removes snow from entryways and walkways. Event Preparation Assistance: Assists with special events including but not limited to table and chair setup. Additional Tasks: Pitches in to assist colleagues when needed.


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