Custodian

Brandeis is seeking a Custodian to perform all the necessary work in connection with keeping campus facilities clean. This includes interior spaces such as classrooms, residence hall common areas, offices, conference rooms, laboratories, auditoriums, athletic facilities, restrooms, lounges, hallways, and stairwells. Keeps exterior entranceways and assigned building perimeters clear from trash, debris, and snow. Will clean chalk boards; sanitize restrooms; replenish supplies; empty trash receptacles and remove recycling; sweep, dry, and wet mop floors, stairs, and elevators; wash walls, windows, furniture, and fixtures; and perform other duties as assigned. May also dust, vacuum, assist with flood clean-up, and provide support for event set up/take down.  Responds to and cleans up after emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Shift: Monday through Friday 3:30 pm to 12:00 am, with Saturday and Sunday off.

Essential Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work. 

• Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the duties of the position in order to follow instructions, provide information, and read product labels. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety.

• Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and periodic stress from individuals and time deadlines.

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and move furniture, walk/stand for a majority of the shift, shovel snow and remove trash weighing 30 pounds.

• Ability to organize responsibilities and tasks weekly in order to perform them efficiently and effectively.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

Effective August 26, 2021, all Brandeis faculty, staff, and affiliates are required to have received the full dosage of an FDA- or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file in order to come to campus.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.