Collect and dispose of interior and exterior trash and
recycling by transporting materials to designated campus dumpsters
and compactors.
Perform specialized cleaning services, including carpet
extraction, window cleaning, floor care, and stain removal.
Respond to facility emergencies, including water leaks,
flooding, and other incidents requiring water restoration and
cleanup.
Transport custodial equipment, supplies, and restoration
equipment between campus buildings as needed.
Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on custodial
equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Identify and report building maintenance issues observed while
performing custodial duties to ensure timely repairs.
Properly wear and utilize required Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, masks, and other
protective equipment as required by the task being performed.
Perform minor repairs to the facility like shutting off a valve
to stop a leak or repairing a flooring issue that is a trip
hazard.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including
custodial closets and storage areas, while ensuring compliance with
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements.
Assist with snow and ice removal around building entrances,
sidewalks, and other designated areas to maintain safe access
during inclement weather.
Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability by
maintaining regular attendance and fulfilling assigned work
responsibilities.
Assist with campus events by setting up and breaking down
furniture and equipment, monitoring restrooms and trash
receptacles, and ensuring event spaces remain clean, stocked, and
presentable throughout the event.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned to
support departmental and institutional operations.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma is required.
- Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Strong knowledge of custodial best practices, and operational
efficiencies.
- Able to operate custodial equipment.
- Fluent in English language and able to communicate with
others.
- Higher Education, or multi-building property management
preferred.
- 3 years of experience in custodian/cleaning services is
preferred
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Application Materials Should Include:
- Resume
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position,
citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including
experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian
mission and our values.
Work Location
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order
to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for
our students and the community.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal
background check.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher
education committed to building an accepting and respectful
community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and
empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the
Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and
dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can
contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All
candidates should describe in their application how they will
foster a culture that supports our mission.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in
New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent,
coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500
graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63
countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused
undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by
exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and
student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences,
engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health
sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of
business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The
College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North
Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and
Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is
one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country
and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s
ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities
North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic
institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hourly Rate: $21.50