Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by performing custodial functions for University buildings and facilities. Primarily cleans academic and athletic buildings during shift. Work shift is 12:00am to 8:00am may include weekend hours and required overtime.

Salary: $15.50/hour plus shift differential

Essential Functions

• Sweeps, mops, cleans windows, collects trash and recyclables, cleans bathroom appliances, moves furniture, and transports items to collection points for assigned buildings
• Collects and removes trash, litter, and recycling from campus facilities
• Sets up, maintains, and takes down items related to University events
• As qualified, operates buffers, vacuum cleaners, and other custodial equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment
• Upon successfully completing training and upon approval, drives University vehicles to include pickup trucks, golf carts, and light utility vehicles
• Removes snow and ice from steps, roads, walkways around assigned buildings and elsewhere on campus
• Assists with cleaning, buffing, or shampooing floors and carpets
• Assists with grounds keeping tasks to include mowing lawns, and pruning or trimming trees and vegetation
• Performs associated Facilities Operations maintenance work as qualified
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Works cooperatively with others as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision

Other Functions

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
• Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
• Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor or team lead.

• High school diploma or equivalent or two years of related experience; vocational training a plus
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check and physical exam
• Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 50 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
• Some overtime/weekend/evening hours may be required

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work
• High level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.