Custodian B

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year cleaning industry experience required

• Basic proficiency in the English language including reading, writing, and speaking

Additional Information

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly

encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description

Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but

not limited to: offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and

assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned

areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food

handling/preparation areas. Restocks restroom and kitchen area consumable supplies daily.

Broom sweeps, dry/damp/wet mops hard surface floors and stairs as assigned. Dusts and/or

washes furniture, walls, and horizontal surfaces. Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces using light

and/or heavy-duty vacuums. Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles and moves trash

and recyclables to designated pick-up points. Strips, waxes and burnishes floors using power floor

machines. Operates heavy-duty wet pick-up machines to remove liquids from floor surfaces.

Washes interior windows and first floor exterior windows. May be assigned to perform

residential housekeeping during Reunion/Commencement events. Performs related duties as

required. May be required to move furniture or other heavy objects for extended periods of time.

Performs snow removal assignments including shoveling, sweeping and applying ice melt or sand.

May be required to operate equipment, including heavy floor machines. May be required to use

ladders on a regular basis. May be required to work occasional overtime in support of business

needs.

Job Summary

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) offers building &landscape maintenance, and custodial

services to Harvard faculties and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided

in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house

alternative to contractor services and therefore must manage itself under the same principles

that guide any successful maintenance service business.