Colgate University

Posting Details

Position Information

Job CategoryCasual Wage

Position TitleSUMMER - Temporary - Custodian

Full Time/Part TimePart Time

DivisionFinance and Administration

DepartmentFacilities - Custodial Services

Hiring Wage/Salary Range$16.00- $16.60 / hour

Department StatementColgate 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.

AccountabilitiesMaintains 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 QualificationsA 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 Number2026CW015Posting

TemporaryYes

Work ScheduleMonday – Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM

Job Open Date03/30/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO StatementThe University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery ActCAMPUS 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: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.