"Custodian"

Job Details

Job no: R-0000002645

Position Title: Custodian

Faculty or Staff: Staff

Full Time or Part Time: Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $18.30

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date: 11/03/2025

Job Description: The Custodian position is intended to support the Facilities Management mission of providing well maintained classrooms, residence halls, and other facilities related to an institution of higher education. This position is responsible for the cleanliness of all academic, administration and all other buildings as assigned. This position performs in an institutional/residential setting that requires planning for a “least-disruptive” approach to work and an appreciation of the unique surroundings. The seven hundred plus acres of Mount Holyoke must always reflect the historic and iconic beauty of our Ivy League institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general cleaning tasks, including sweeping, vacuuming, and washing floors.
• Empty waste and recycling receptacles.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and common areas.
• Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Report any building or safety concerns to the custodial supervisor.
• Assist with snow removal when needed.

Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow a detailed cleaning program.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks like bending, standing for prolonged periods, and climbing stairs.

Physical and Environmental Demands: This role involves physical tasks and the use of cleaning chemicals. You should be comfortable with a work environment that may include exposure to fumes, a range of temperatures, and moderate noise levels.

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks: Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include: A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, A complete resume or curriculum vitae, For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.