Custodian

The Custodian has the primary responsibility for cleaning and removing trash from the assigned area of the Institute.

• Clean all assigned areas, which may include classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, conference rooms, lounges, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, entryways, elevators, private offices, auditoriums, and gymnasiums.
• Secure areas as required, such as entrance and office doors.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles located inside buildings and place trash and recycling in bins and dumpsters.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms—including toilets, urinals, sinks, and fixtures; restock paper products and soap, and remove used products.
• Clean furniture, including polishing if required.
• Clean chalk boards using applicators and squeegees; clean chalk trays and erasers.
• Clean event spaces before and after events.
• Dry mop, wet mop, and vacuum floors.
• Dust and spot clean walls and doors in high and low areas.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Clean interior windows and interior/exterior doorway windows.
• Clean mirrors and other glass surfaces.
• Occasionally clean up water and debris due to leaks and floods with wet pick‑up vacuums.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to move 50 pounds and operate tilt trucks and other carts that hold up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to move throughout the workplace to clean under, over and around furniture for a majority of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, and perform custodial tasks.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn as required by the specific assignment.

Any custodian assigned to the day shift or the irregular shift, which includes weekends and holidays, must have a valid driver’s license. Custodians who were already assigned to these shifts prior to January 1, 2016 are exempt from this requirement. Custodians assigned to other shifts are not required to have a valid driver’s license. However, custodians who possess a valid driver’s license may be asked to drive on a voluntary basis.

Employees who are assigned to an irregular shift are considered essential personnel in accordance with the MIT Policy on Emergency Closing or Early Release. During emergencies, these employees are excused from their regularly scheduled work only with the specific authorization of their supervisor, regardless of any public announcement that the Institute is closed. Other employees, who work a regular established work scheduled, are not considered essential personnel.