Anticipated Openings for Custodial Positions

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Job Description

Trucking Assistant

PRIMARY FUNCTION(S) :

Under direction of the manager of facilities services or designee, safely and accurately deliver materials on or off-campus. Provide backup and assistance to other facilities services staff as assigned.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Trucking all campus, floater all campus, facilities maintenance garage restroom, project work as assigned.

DUTIES :

• Pick-up and deliver materials from any location on or off-campus, ensuring correct and timely delivery of materials as directed. This includes, but is not limited to equipment for event support, furniture, office supplies, books, publications, inventory, packages, mail and any other materials and / or equipment.
• Maintain positive customer service relations with all members of the college community, including students, faculty, staff, guests and community at large.
• Search for and implement ways to improve efficiency regarding delivery schedules, transportation, pick-up and return of materials.
• Responsible for keeping material handling equipment in good working order, reporting broken equipment via work order system for repair.
• Responsible for keeping track of trucking work orders online, including changing status in system. Must run completion deadline reports and general reports utilizing the work order system.
• Provide backup and assistance to other facilities services staff including truckers and event staff, following established protocols as assigned.
• Clean rest rooms : toilets, urinals, mirrors, sinks, windows and glass, walls, floors, fixtures, restock paper goods, soap, etc.
• Dry mop, wet mop, buff, strip and refinish floors.
• Clean all spaces within assigned areas (i.e., offices, classrooms, labs, storage areas, corridors, custodial closets, etc.)
• Perform emergency clean-up of floods, spills, breakage and bodily fluids, within the building, excluding hazardous materials.
• Perform non-technical tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to changing light bulbs, filling / cleaning humidifiers, cleaning drinking fountains, emptying dehumidifiers, changing screens, opening and closing buildings.
• Check and clean eye wash stations, emergency showers and fire extinguishers according to maintenance schedule.
• Report all necessary maintenance and repair items to the coordinator, supervisor or designee.
• Observe OSHA safety regulations and practices at all times and participate in required safety programs.
• Remove ice and snow and perform sanding as assigned.
• Drive college vehicles as assigned.
• Responsible for cleaning vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues discovered to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Skills :

Custodians

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

Skills

Additional Information

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with a progressive wage schedule. The Step 1 hourly rate is $22.59, and new hires are usually placed at Step 1. The pay range below shows the middle portion of the step progression for this position based on the negotiated wage schedule.

Compensation

In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for this role is typically between $24.10 - $26.78 hourly covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Position Type

Regular

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About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

As set forth in our mission and values , Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.