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Custodian - Temporary

Union College
Schenectady, NY Temporary
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office spaces and common spaces across campus.

Work Days: Monday through Friday, with weekend availability

Shift Start/End Times: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hours Per Week: Varies based on business need.

Weeks Per Year: Varies based on business need.

Custodian - Temporary

Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Temporary

Supervisor: Team Lead

Position Purpose: Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of office spaces and common spaces across campus.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Cleaning and Maintenance: Removes office and building trash. Washes windows, cleans showers, bathrooms, and public areas using wet/dry mop, vacuum cleaner, cleaning cloths and cleaning solutions. Follows safety instructions/procedures related to clothing, gloves, goggles, masks and use of cleaning chemicals. Cleans, strips and waxes tile and floors. Shampoos and extracts carpeting. Maintains vacuums and other equipment by making simple adjustments such as installing new vacuum bags and mop heads, moving equipment from location to location as necessary. Removes snow from entryways and walkways.
  • Event Preparation Assistance: Assists with special events including but not limited to table and chair setup.
  • Additional Tasks: Pitches in to assist colleagues when needed.

Qualifications:

  • Physical requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
  • Must be safety conscious, able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions and work with a diverse group of staff and students.
  • Ability to work on weekends may be required. During emergency situations will be required to work in the event of a personnel shortage.
  • A valid driver's license is preferred, but not required for part-time and temporary employment.
  • The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff colleagues, and alumni. Ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.

Compensation:

The rate for this position is $16.00 an hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer great benefits even for temporary employees, including:

  • Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and On-Campus Wellness Programs
  • Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Salary : $16

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