Work
Location: On Site.
About the Housekeeping Division
The Housekeeping Division is responsible for the
cleaning of all administrative, academic, and residential buildings. The housekeeping staff also maintains common areas, i.e., stairways,
hallways, and restrooms, bathroom facilities of the dormitories, and the entryways of faculty apartment buildings. Housekeeping service is
not provided in student rooms or faculty housing units. Housekeeping services are provided on a scheduled basis. Typically, all spaces are
cleaned daily seven days a week between 5:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Special cleaning programs such as floor restoration and carpet care are
normally performed during periods when the academic program is in recess (i.e., Fall and Spring Breaks, between semesters, and during the
summer).
About the Position
As a member of the Housekeeping team, the Custodian provides general and detailed
cleaning services for campus buildings. The Custodian is an essential personnel position that is required to report to work during inclement
weather or other times that non-essential personnel may be excused.
Primary Responsibilities
- Restroom Care:
Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers, and other bathroom fixtures to meet health standards - Waste Management: Remove trash and
recycling from assigned areas and dispose of it according to university policy - Floor Maintenance: Perform daily sweeping and
mopping, as well as periodic tasks like floor stripping, waxing, and carpet shampooing - Room and Area Reset: Arrange furniture and
restock supplies to ensure areas are ready for classes, events, or resident use - General Cleaning: Dust surfaces, vacuum carpets,
mop floors, and clean windows to maintain appearance - Academic & Administrative Spaces: Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, and
stairways to provide a productive environment for students, faculty, and staff - Residential Areas: Maintain communal spaces in
dormitories, including lounges and bathrooms, and sometimes cleaning student rooms during breaks - Event Support: Move furniture,
clean up, and reset spaces for special events, lectures, and other campus activities - Safety and Compliance: Follow safety
procedures, including chemical handling and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) - Communication: Report maintenance issues
and security concerns, and follow instructions from supervisors
Line of Report: The Custodian role reports to a
Housekeeping Supervisor who reports to the Manager of Housekeeping Services.
Minimum Qualifications
- High
School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Professional Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Vigilance in
noticing spills, litter, or needed maintenance and reporting them promptly - Good Time Management Skills: Working efficiently to meet
productivity targets and complete tasks on schedule - Collaboration: Ability to work with a team
- Physical Stamina: Ability to
perform moderately heavy housekeeping tasks and move light furniture
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years
or more of experience in housekeeping - Three years or more of floor care experience
Special
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
- Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License
and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an
application, to include a cover letter and resume, through Haverford College’s career website via Workday (no other form of application is
accepted) by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.
com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Custodian–Part-Time_R1002. The application deadline is September 29, 2025.
Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email [email protected] with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in
pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional
references.
Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and
providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of
color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially
encouraged to apply.
We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the
caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our
current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a
goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.
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