Utility Worker

Utility Worker Chestnut Hill, MA, United States | req10729 Posted on: 4/9/2026 Back to Search Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description Utility Worker / Dishwasher

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under supervision, performs assigned tasks associated with cleaning, handling, and transporting of dishes, glassware, silver, utensils, pots and pans. Other duties involve sweeping and moping of floors, cleaning of equipment in kitchen and dining rooms. Daily routine involves the use and handling of detergents and cleaning solvents. Heavy lifting is necessary.

Characteristic Duties:

Performs a variety of tasks associated with the operation of dishwashing and pot washing equipment, including the washing, handling, storing and transporting of dishes, glassware, silver, utensils, pots and pans. Disposes of trash, recyclables and compost from soiled trays, dishes, pots and pans, as well as work areas and dining rooms. Cleaning of carts and crescors, and kitchen equipment such as ovens, broilers, deep fat fryers. Handles all items with a focus on sanitation and safety. Sweeps and mops floors. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Reports to Lead Utility Worker and unit managers on a daily basis.

Supervision Exercised:

May assist in monitoring student employees.

Hiring Range:

$24.30/hr to $25.57/hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience. Requirements High School diploma preferred. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. Person can be trained on the job. Need to work effectively in a high volume and fast-paced environment with diverse staff. Must be able to read and write English. Good interpersonal skills. Must be able to lift moderately heavy objects, up to 50 pounds, on an on-going basis. Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found on Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination. As an applicant for employment, you are entitled to a copy of Boston College's Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, located on the Campus Security Information Page. This web page contains Boston College's campus safety program, which includes the University's safety policies and campus crime statistics reported during the previous three years, as well as the University's fire safety program. To request a paper copy of this report, please contact the Boston College Police Department at 617-552-4446. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.