Janitor- Library (Part-time)

Department: Main Library
Duration of Position: Academic year / Part time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Service
Posting Date: 02/08/2022
Union Representation: SEIU
Posting Number: SS080P
Pay Rate: 17.65

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Library Operations Manager, the Janitor will work as part of a team supporting the operations of the library. The goal of this position is to provide an environment that is conducive to learning, teaching, and research by helping to maintain and monitor the facility.

The Janitor is responsible for janitorial duties in the library, primarily during the evening hours. Duties include closing and securing the Library, changing light bulbs, reporting maintenance issues, basic building maintenance and minor repairs on library equipment, occasional break-down after library events, and other duties as assigned.

This position is part-time (26.5 hours/week) during the academic year (32 weeks/year) and is not eligible for benefits.

Schedule:
While classes are in session*: Sunday-Thursday 8:00pm-12:30am, Saturday 6:30pm-10:30pm
During study week and semester final exams: Sunday-Thursday 9:00pm-2:30am, Saturday 8:30pm-12:30am.

• Schedule may occasionally be adjusted and hours may occasionally be increased based on the needs of the library.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment.
• Ability to lift objects up to 75 pounds is required.
• Ability to work on ladders is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing is required.
• Willingness to work overtime as available. (Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.)
• Must be comfortable communicating and working pleasantly and tactfully with the public and with coworkers.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must be dependable and willing to work flexible hours in order to fill in for vacation and sick time for daytime janitor.
  

Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply you will be required to complete the Vassar College Employment Application, including your complete work history and contact information for 3 supervisor references (please: no relatives, friends or co-workers). You will have the option of attaching a cover letter, resume, and additional reference contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately. Inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Office at (845) 437-5820

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2442.