Custodian

  • Mount Holyoke College
  • Holyoke, Massachusetts
  • Full Time
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Custodian

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In-Person

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Mount Holyoke College - Main Campus

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Part time

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Position Title:

Custodian

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$18.30

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

08/11/2025

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke College's Facilities Management department is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Custodian to help maintain our beautiful campus. We're looking for someone who appreciates our unique, historic surroundings and can contribute to our mission of providing well-maintained classrooms, residence halls, and other facilities for our institution of higher education.

This position works Sunday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and reports to the 1st Shift Custodial Supervisor.

As a Custodian, you'll be responsible for the cleanliness of all academic, administration, and other assigned buildings across our seven-hundred-plus acre campus. Your work will ensure that Mount Holyoke always reflects its historic beauty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform general cleaning tasks in campus buildings.

Sweep, vacuum, and wash floors.

Empty waste receptacles.

Clean and disinfect restroom toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, showers, and high-touch surfaces.

Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.

Communicate building and safety concerns, and report the need for repairs or services.

Assist with snow removal assignments.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Certifications

Skills & Abilities:

Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program.

Willingness to work some weekends and holidays.

Flexibility for on-call assignments and snow shoveling detail is required.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses & Certifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

You'll handle 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 levels in some work environments can occasionally be loud.

Physical Demands:

This role requires balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitive movement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting, and lifting.

You must be able to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift, climb ladders, and bend.

The ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and to stoop or stand for prolonged periods of time is essential.

What We Offer:

403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and Leave Benefits

Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

Generous Paid Time Off

Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

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:

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.

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About Us

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women's college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.
Job ID: 485149536
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025

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