maintain job records and review and approve employee timecards and time-off requests.
Vendor & Contractor Coordination : Coordinate and
contact suppliers for services and goods, such as trash removal,
carpet cleaning, and window washing. Collect and review bids and
evaluate services and pricing. Make recommendations as appropriate.
May provide oversight to selected vendor(s) and/or ensure projects
are done to bid specifications. Keep management abreast of status,
jobs, and issues and ensure appropriate parties are notified of any
changes, concerns, activity.
Inventory & Supply Management : Responsible for the
effective inventory processes, maintenance, and distribution of all
equipment Identify, test and evaluate new products, equipment,
clothing and vendors as appropriate. Coordinate and review bids and
make recommendations to management based on findings and materials
used by custodians, including processing monthly supply orders and
ordering equipment.
Emergency Response : Serve an initial point of contact
in emergency situations. Evaluate emergency information and
determine staffing needed to resolve. Work overtime as necessary or
periodically required, and have flexibility in shift hours.
Inclement Weather Coordination : Monitor inclement
weather to ensure sufficient staffing and resources are available
to keep walkways, sidewalks, and stairs clear of snow and ice,
participating in clean-up efforts as needed.
Compliance, Records & Safety : Complete and maintain
electronic records, logs and forms (i.e. 1st reports of injury).
Ensure files and data are accurate and complete. Ensure that all
safety and OSHA regulations are observed in departmental operations
by actively enforcing safe working practices and safety programs as
established by Wheaton EHS and promoting proper working habits.
Ensure staff receive all relevant training and information by
disseminating and reviewing materials, literature, and delivering
training as assigned. Respond to maintenance and emergency calls on
a 24-hour basis and serve as campus point of contact.
Other Duties: Performs all other duties and
responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This
may include attendance of and participation in required training
for role.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3-5 Years of experience with some supervisory experience
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be
substitued
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written
instructions.
- Ability to work independently, resolve problems and function as
a member of a team.
- Ability to communicate well, with strong writing and
interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload with minimal
supervision to meet required deadlines.
- High degree of confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and operate bulky and
heavy equipment.
- Physically capable of lifting 40 -50 lbs.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, safety procedures and OSHA
requirements.
- Knowledge of supervisory responsibilities, department and
College policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google suite
Compensation and Benefits
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 $22/hr.
Physical Demands
- Stamina & Mobility: Continuous standing, walking,
bending, stooping, and kneeling for the duration of an 8.5-hour
shift to clean large areas like the gym floor, balconies, locker
rooms, and staircases.
- Heavy Lifting & Carrying: The ability to lift, push,
pull, and carry heavy loads (typically up to 75 lbs). This includes
moving heavy trash receptacles, handling bulk pool chemicals or CO2
canisters, and lifting event tables and chairs.
- Repetitive Motions: Frequent repetitive arm and hand
movements required for sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishing
stainless steel, wiping benches, and scrubbing the pool deck.
- Climbing & Reaching: Routinely climbing stairs (such
as the rear staircase and bleachers), ascending ladders to change
light bulbs, and reaching overhead to dust fixtures or wash high
glass.
- Material Handling: Safely handling industrial cleaning
agents, sanitizers, and pool chemicals while wearing required
personal protective equipment ( PPE ).
- Routine Tasks by Frequency
- Daily (5/week): Check and record pool chemical levels,
add chemicals, deploy pool vacuum, and log data. Sweep, mop/vacuum,
empty trash, and clean glass/railings in the Main Pool Entrance,
Balconies, Spectator Area, Gym Floor, Bleachers, Lower Lobby, Gym
Entrances, Lower Level Hallway, and Rear Entrance. Clean,
disinfect, and restock soap/paper in Men’s, Visitor’s, and Men’s
Staff Locker Rooms (including mirrors, benches, lockers, and
graffiti removal). Clean and disinfect all water
fountains/bubblers.
- Semi-Weekly (2/week): Empty trash, sweep, wash/vacuum
floors, clean glass, and dust furniture in Pool Offices and Pool
Deck (scrub/disinfect deck). Clean, organize, sweep, and wash
floors in the Laundry Room, Pool Chemical Room, and janitorial
areas; maintain equipment.
- Weekly (1/week): Vacuum carpets, empty trash, and dust
furniture in Sports Information Offices and Office 111.
- As Needed / Ad Hoc: Change pool CO2 tanks. Polish
elevator stainless steel, vacuum elevator carpet, and change
elevator lights. Carry a two-way radio, maintain front stairs for
safety, clean carpets, re-condition floors, change light bulbs, set
up/break down event tables and chairs, and complete other directed
duties.
ADA Statement:
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.
Eeo Statement
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.
Posting Date:
10/15/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
References
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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Resume
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