Custodian (Updated Rate: $20.75 - $22.00

We are now accepting applications for Custodians to join our Custodial Services team! The Williams College Facilities Department takes pride in operating and maintaining a safe, beautiful, and sustainable environment for living and learning liams is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. This full-time (40 hours per week), year-round position in the Facilities Department is eligible for Williams College's comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The consistent hours & schedule for custodian positions is Monday - Friday, 5:30 am - 2:00 pm. Schedules may change based on department needs. This position is eligible for premium pay, including overtime and applicable shift differentials, for work performed during holidays, weekends, emergency snow response, and other qualifying shifts.

• General cleaning throughout designated areas on campus
• Light maintenance work
• Snow shoveling in the winter
• Bed making in the summer conference season
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Experience in general cleaning, maintenance, carpet and floor care is desirable
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to comply with standing instructions provided by operating manuals, safety data sheets, safety rules and regulations for personal protection and safety regarding equipment and chemical usage.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and sanitizing dispensing units.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to utilize wearable equipment

Pay ranges from $20.75 - $22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at  or email at hr.

The mission of Williams College, "to provide the highest quality liberal arts education," is advanced by the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences that faculty, staff, and students bring to the work that we do together. The college is committed to building and sustaining a learning and working environment where members from all backgrounds can learn, live, and thrive. We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment.

We are looking for candidates who share our values in prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sustainability.

Located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Williams offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshires - known as a cultural corridor - are a great place to live, work, and play. With natural beauty, rich history, and top-notch schools, there Berkshires hosts an array of recreational opportunities from world-class museums to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within a three-hour drive.

The college's vibrant 450-acre campus is home to approximately 2,000 students who bring vibrancy to picturesque Williamstown. Many people relocate here for their job at Williams but stay for the community connections that they build. We hope you’ll take some time to explore the resources here and get to know more about our community - the one here on campus as well as the broader communities of Williamstown and the Berkshires.