Summer - Temporary - Custodian

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

"One team, one mission"

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

The carefully preserved architecture, immaculate grounds, and a hillside setting rank Colgate's campus among the most beautiful in the nation.

Accountabilities

Maintains assigned area in clean and safe condition by performing such duties as cleaning of bathrooms; showers, kitchens and apartments; vacuuming; dusting/polishing; washing windows, walls and woodwork; removing trash and recyclables; stripping and re-finishing floors, extraction cleaning of carpets; cleaning of common areas and any other assigned tasks as necessary.

Responsible for:

• cleaning in assigned area(s) to meet established guidelines.
• following safety protocols in carrying out assigned duties and reporting maintenance and safety items to facilities office.
• moves and deliveries; setting up for special events coverage and office moves.
• cleanliness of immediate outdoor perimeter of assigned building(s).
• working well with colleagues in a team oriented system and maintain flexibility to handle diverse job assignments.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Must be capable of working collegially in a setting with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on a daily basis.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and to lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds.

• Must be able to handle heavy equipment, such as industrial vacuum cleaners, and containers such as trash bags/cans.

• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Preferred Qualifications

A valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's motor vehicle policy, is preferred in order to perform other job related duties/assignments.

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