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Vassar College

Janitor

Pay: $23.93/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$37,206 / year median in New York

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Department Facilities Operations - Administrative Office Job Family Service - Union Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu .

Job Description Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 4:30pm-1:00am (40 hours per week)

Position Summary:

The Janitor maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities providing an environment that is conducive to teaching, learning and living; and supports college programming by performing numerous event set-ups, break downs and moves.

Responsibilities:

Performs general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, bathrooms, public spaces, classrooms, offices and locker/shower rooms. Student rooms are cleaned annually. Performs floor care tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and carpet shampooing; and performs operator maintenance on equipment. Uses light and heavy commercial type floor machines and attachments. Performs set-ups and break downs for college events. Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as requested. Collects trash and recyclable material. Shovels snow from steps and walks, including days when the College is closed due to inclement weather. Changes light bulbs, except specialized conditions. Inspects fire extinguishers monthly. Overtime, including responding to after-hour and weekend emergencies, is assigned according to seniority guidelines. Required skills, knowledge, and abilities: One (1) year experience in the maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment. Ability to move, position, transport and place objects up to and including 75 pounds. Ability to work, ascend and descend on ladders and use a Genie lift. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for at least 2 years. Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

Pay Rate:

$23.93 per hour