Custodian (Night Shift)

Custodian (night shift)

May 14, 2024

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance and Custodial Services, the Custodian is primarily responsible for the day-to-day general cleaning duties in assigned building and associated tasks. This position is Monday through Friday 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs housekeeping functions of assigned building(s), areas, related duties, such as maintaining supplies, inventory reporting, inventory delivery and housekeeping equipment maintenance/repairs, as assigned or directed; follows outlined procedure for building cleaning, as directed.

• Performs more extensive campus-wide housekeeping and cleaning activities during breaks and between semesters, such as wet extraction carpet shampooing, resilient tile flooring stripping/refinishing, etc. Other cleaning duties will require cleaning after on campus functions, as directed.

• Provides coverage for absent custodians during off-hours as required.

• Works cooperatively with other Facilities personnel to complete assigned work.

• Performs additional cleaning duties as required by the electronic work order system, and reports to the supervisor once completed.

• Observes and practices all safety procedures, such as safe use of chemicals, and proper use of safety equipment.

• Adheres to and assists with environmental sustainability practices including recycling and waste disposal and reduction as well as use of environmentally friendly products; promotes ecological awareness on campus related to job function.

• Attends regular safety meetings and special safety training sessions, as scheduled.

• Assists with or performs functions related to set up or deconstruct of facility resources for special events; may require additional or variable work hours.

• This position is considered an essential position.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Essential qualifications to include: ability to perform activities related to custodial services. Must have initiative, energy and willingness to learn new skills and take on new challenges. Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to be contacted on very short notice during off-hours is also necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General campus environment, conditioned or non-conditioned spaces, indoors and out of doors in all weather conditions, including sub-zero temperatures.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

This position involves walking, standing, bending, twisting, climbing and frequent carrying of heavy loads. Physical ability to lift and move heavy furniture and materials, and to negotiate stairs while doing so; and the physical ability to lift, carry and operate heavy cleaning and maintenance equipment is required. Physical ability to move snow with hand tools is also required.

Landmark College, located in beautiful southern Vermont, is a unique, accredited college for bright neurodivergent students with learning differences (LD; including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and executive function challenges). Landmark provides an intentionally designed, resource-rich academic and student life model within a private liberal arts college environment. A position with Landmark College is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of promising college students and to help us change how the public thinks about education. We champion a strength-based model and give students the skills and strategies they need to achieve their goals. A fully accredited, not-for-profit institution, Landmark College offers bachelor's and associate degrees in liberal studies, studio arts, psychology, business, life science and computer science.

The Landmark College Office of Human Resources strives to ensure that we are an employer of choice, attracting and retaining uniquely talented individuals able to advance the College's position as the college of choice for students who learn differently. We are committed to a philosophy that recognizes each person as an individual, worthy of respect, trust, dignity and fair treatment, and we apply these tenets to serve, support, and value all members of our community.

We recognize the importance of providing a work environment that is conducive to carrying out the College's mission and contributes to the personal and professional growth of our faculty and staff. For Human Resources, this means the administration of employment policies, benefit plans, and compensation programs that are regularly evaluated and remain competitive and fair.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to [email protected]. Applications may also be mailed to Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. No phone calls please.

Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.