Custodian

Haverford College   Haverford, PA   Full-time     Housekeeping / Janitorial
Posted on April 17, 2024
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Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, benefits-eligible Custodian opportunity.

Haverford Offers Great Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year's Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: On-Site

About the Position
The Custodian provides general and detailed cleaning services for Athletics, Academic, Administrative, and Residence Hall Buildings. This position works Monday through Friday (for eight hour shifts sometime between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – specific schedule to be determined), and is considered essential personnel.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Routine cleaning of Residence Halls, Labs, Classrooms, and Offices, including dusting, vacuuming, and emptying trash
  • Detailed cleaning of laboratories, to include showers, toilets, sinks, mirrors and all other flat surfaces
  • Corridor cleaning, including walls, carpets, tiles, lights, ceilings, and all other flat surfaces
  • Building entrance cleaning, including outside steps, plaza, and walk-off mats
  • Cleaning of stair wells, dusting, sweeping, and mopping
  • Operating power equipment, vacuums, scrubbers, burnishes, extractors, shampoo machines, and riding equipment in a safe manner
  • Periodic project cleaning as prescribed by the supervisor of housekeeping
  • Removal of trash and recycling materials from buildings
  • Properly maintaining all equipment in the department to ensure safety and cleanliness
  • Reporting all equipment malfunctions to supervisor
  • Removing snow from all building steps, walkways, and ramps
  • Providing event support, set up of chairs, tables, and other materials
  • Performing floor and carpet care to include top scrubbing, burnishing, stripping, refinishing, extracting and shampooing
  • Assisting with moving furniture and equipment as needed
Line of Report: The Custodian reports to the Manager of Housekeeping Services.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED)
  • Ability to work the 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift, any day of the week depending on campus needs
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three or more years of experience in a healthcare or education environment
We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Special Requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
  • Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers' License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
  • This position is considered essential personnel, and the employee will be required to be on campus to provide services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the College; ensure continuity of key operations; and maintain and protect College's properties.
To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Custodian_R573. The application deadline is April 30, 2024. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email recruiting [at] haverford.edu with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.


Haverford College

Haverford , PA