1st Shift Custodian- Sun-Thurs

Overview

• Posting Number: 0601262
• Position Title: 1st Shift Custodian
  - Sun-Thurs - 6AM-2:30PM
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Staff Term: 12 Months
• Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): Sun - Thus - 6A-230P
• Academic Year Schedule (dates):
• Faculty Term:
• Position Type: Staff
• Department: Building Services

Provide custodial service, furniture movement and assist with event services to College community.

• Custodial services. Perform custodial services in order to maintain a clean and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. This includes cleaning all building areas and furnishings, using appropriate equipment, cleaning chemical and taking appropriate safety measure.
• Rubbish and recycling removal. Empty rubbish and recycling containers and put in proper place for pick up.
• Maintain security and safety guidelines. Maintain security of assigned areas, observe safety rules and regulations, and report defective or unsafe conditions to the Supervisor.
• Furniture movement. Move furniture as needed or requested.
• Exercise sound judgment when using equipment and chemicals, and must follow and use approved safety standards and precautions.
• Respond to all requests and complaints in a professional, courteous and timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as necessary and have flexibility in shift hours.
• Maintain clean workspace.
• Assist other departments when requested to do so.

• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload with minimal supervision to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems and function as a member of a team.
• Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and operate bulky and heavy equipment.
• Physically capable of lifting 40
  -50 lbs.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety procedure.

• Previous custodial and customer service experience and High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $18/hr.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

01/30/2026

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The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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