SUMMER - Temporary - Custodian
Hamilton, NY 
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Job Category Casual Wage
Position Title SUMMER - Temporary - Custodian
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Division Various
Department Various (Department)
Hiring Wage/Salary Range $15.55 / hour
Department Statement
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

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.
The carefully preserved architecture, immaculate grounds, and a hillside setting rank Colgate's campus among the most beautiful in the nation.
Accountabilities
Maintains assigned area in clean and safe condition by performing such duties as cleaning of bathrooms; showers, kitchens and apartments; vacuuming; dusting/polishing; washing windows, walls and woodwork; removing trash and recyclables; stripping and re-finishing floors, extraction cleaning of carpets; cleaning of common areas and any other assigned tasks as necessary.

Responsible for:
  • cleaning in assigned area(s) to meet established guidelines.
  • following safety protocols in carrying out assigned duties and reporting maintenance and safety items to facilities office.
  • moves and deliveries; setting up for special events coverage and office moves.
  • cleanliness of immediate outdoor perimeter of assigned building(s).
  • working well with colleagues in a team oriented system and maintain flexibility to handle diverse job assignments.
Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications
  • Must be capable of working collegially in a setting with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on a daily basis.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time and to lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to handle heavy equipment, such as industrial vacuum cleaners, and containers such as trash bags/cans.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Preferred Qualifications
A valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's motor vehicle policy, is preferred in order to perform other job related duties/assignments.
Education
Physical Requirements
Other Information
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2024CW007Posting
Temporary Yes
Work Schedule
Job Open Date 03/29/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veteran Status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training at all levels of employment. Colgate University will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.

Clery Act
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 .
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you a child of a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.
    • Albany Times Union
    • Binghamton Press & Sun
    • BlackCoachesinSports
    • Careerbuilders.com
    • Cazenovia Republican
    • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Chronicle of Philanthropy
    • Colgate Employee
    • Colgate Website
    • CoSIDA
    • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
    • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Mid-York Weekly
    • NACWA
    • naviGATE
    • NCAA News
    • Norwich Evening Sun
    • Oneida Daily Dispatch
    • Sherburne News
    • Studentaffairs.com
    • Syracuse Post Standard
    • Utica Observer Dispatch
    • Waterville Times
    • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
    • Other
  7. If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full or Part Time
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