FACILITIES ATTENDANT - EVENING SHIFT

Position Summary:

Perform a variety of custodial and general housekeeping duties involving the care, cleaning and stocking of supplies in College buildings, offices and residential areas. Provide customer service to assist in promoting a hospitable environment and positive perceptions of College facilities. This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to report to work when requested.

Position/Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain the safety, cleanliness and order of indoor campus facilities to include cleaning floors, walls, furniture and windows in all campus buildings, residence halls and apartments.

• Conduct routine light maintenance and upkeep within job qualifications as required, to include; changing accessible light bulbs and clock batteries, resetting clocks, filling/refilling toilet paper/paper towels, and other related activities.

• Maintain the cleanliness of flooring and furniture in campus facilities to include stripping and refinishing of hard floor surfaces, buffing and burnishing of hard floors. Operating shampoo and extraction equipment for furniture and carpeting, identifying and removing spots and stains in carpets.

• Clean campus facilities to include; bio-hazards and/or traumatic events, properly dispose of all trash and bio-hazardous materials.

• Clean custodial tools and equipment, inform supervisors of damage or replacement needs, complete and submit all necessary paperwork, records and logs, as required.

• Maintain the safety, cleanliness and order of outdoor campus facilities to include cleaning building entranceways, balconies, trash receptacles, and college-owned properties; remove snow and ice from building entrances, steps and nearby walkways.

• Unlock entrances to buildings and classrooms in accordance with the College's key policy.

• Prepare for college events and activities to include; lining and setting-up event areas and securing appropriate seating arrangements for events, pull out bleachers for sporting events and assist with lighting, operate elevators as needed and monitor events to ensure safety and cleanliness.

• Provide hospitality services and perform housekeeping duties during the summer period to include; cleaning rooms, changing linens, making beds, stocking towels, and other amenities. Facilitate linen exchange. Ensure timely and efficient turnover of facilities to accommodate incoming guests.

• Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful College community.

• Provide excellent customer service to assist with special needs of College visitors and clients.

Qualifications:

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work with minimal supervision; good interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; familiarity with various cleaning agents and related equipment; the ability to lift and carry 40lbs and climb a 6-ft ladder are required; successfully pass a background check. Possession of a valid driver's license is preferred, but not required.

This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or [email protected].

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate:

$17.00

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental

• Generous Paid Time Off Policies

• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

• EAP

• Flexible Work Plans

• Educational Benefits

• Career-Enhancing Trainings

• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

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