Cleaning Custodian at Higher Educational Institution (Part Time)

Colgate University
Custodian
Requisition Number: 2026S032Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Custodial Services
Wage/Salary Range: $19.87 / hour
Department Statement:
It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.
“One team, one mission”
The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.
Accountabilities:
Accountable for cleaning in assigned area(s) to meet established standards and maintain safe conditions.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conducts detail-oriented cleaning tasks such as dusting surfaces, cleaning walls, and polishing fixtures and furniture.
Maintains floor care through processes such as vacuuming, shampooing carpets, spot removal, burnishing, and stripping and waxing.
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness in restrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms through detail-oriented cleaning and disinfection practices.
Removes garbage and recycling from assigned areas and assists with garbage removal around the exterior perimeter of assigned building(s).
Responsible for following all safety protocols while carrying out assigned duties including properly wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and keeping up-to-date will all required safety training.
Responsible for reporting maintenance and safety concerns to the Facilities main office.
Assists with moves, deliveries, setups for special events and coverage for athletics events.
Maintains all custodial areas (offices, closets, storage areas) in an orderly and clean state.
Manages inventory of cleaning supplies within assigned areas.
Works with Custodial Forepersons for day-to-day needs.
Works well with colleagues within the Facilities department as well as across campus.
Responsible for maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude when working with colleagues across campus.
Upholds Department mission and values by continuously providing exceptional customer service to students, staff and campus visitors.
Maintains flexibility to handle diverse job assignments.
Other job related duties as assigned.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
Must be available for work in excess of normal schedule as needed, and reachable by phone for emergencies.
Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Must possess effective communication skills, demonstrating the ability to accurately exchange information and follow instructions in both verbal and written formats.
Must have customer service skills.
Must have the ability to interact with students on a daily basis, responding to them in a positive, professional and friendly manner.
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to use / learn Gmail, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, FAMIS work order / time card management system.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required.
Must be capable of working in a setting with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on a daily basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous custodial experience in an educational setting.
Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
Experience using cleaning equipment, chemicals and tools.
Education
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Other Information
This position is deemed essential under the University’s Essential Personnel Policy.
Work Schedule:
Job Open Date: 05/12/2026
Job Close Date: 6/11/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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