Night Cleaner (Part-Time)

Job Description:

New England College of Optometry is a professional graduate school located in Boston's Historic Back Bay. The College seeks a professional and diligent individual for a part-time housekeeper position, responsible for cleaning and maintaining campus facilities, equipment, and adjacent ground areas. Responsibilities include floor and rug cleaning; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.: cleaning and polishing furniture: moving and setting up office furniture, and other furniture and equipment needed for college functions and operations. Seasonal snow removal is also required. These tasks are completed in accordance with established schedules and procedures. The physical demands of this position range from LIGHT to MEDIUM HEAVY. The heaviest physical demands are required during the moving and handling of cleaning equipment and furniture, especially up stairways in buildings where elevators are not available. These activities require lifting and handling from 25 to 75 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis. Heavier tasks may require the assistance of (2) or more co-workers.

Responsibilities:

• Safely performs all floor maintenance in accordance with industry standards, operating light and heavy (industrial type) machines and attachments in accordance with all safety rules and regulations including OSHA regulations
• Scrub, strip, wax and polish floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubbers and buffers in accordance with all safety rules.
• Shampoo rugs using shampooing equipment following all operating and safety instructions.
• Physically moves office and other furniture as needed. Moves custodial equipment upstairs in areas where elevators are not available.
• Uses equipment such as floor buffers, wet/dry vacuums, shampoo equipment, snow blowers and shovels. Small hand tools may be required to perform a variety of equipment adjustments and maintenance tasks. Dollies, hand trucks, and rolling carts, etc. are used to assist in furniture and equipment movement.
• Properly cares for and maintains the equipment under their charge, vacuums, floor machines, etc.
• Uniforms will be provided and are required to be worn at all times. Employees are responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of their uniforms. Eye and hearing protection will need to be worn during certain tasks.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of buildings and adjacent ground areas. Empties and cleans interior and exterior waste baskets, and receptacles and delivers waste to designated collecting areas. Maintains and monitors immediate building exterior.
• Cleans and polishes office furniture: e.g. desks, tables, bookcases and file cabinets. Responsible for detail work: e.g. polishing brass, stainless steel, and drinking fountains.
• Cleans and dust ledges, corners, baseboards, and all furniture without disturbing customer's personal belongings.
• Cleans and maintains a (clean for health) sanitary condition in both wash and rest rooms, drinking fountains, locker rooms, etc. Participates in training to keep and acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities to remain current with standard operational practices and revised standards.
• Follow proper clean-up and recycling procedures as well as observe all safety rules and regulations (including OSHA regulations) while handling and/or caring for NECO tools and equipment. to avoid injury to self and others.
• Reports building damages, malfunctioning equipment, needed maintenance, and/or repairs in assigned work areas.
• Moves and sets up furniture and equipment associated with ongoing college operations and functions as per building specifications and frequencies. Performs light furniture moves in assigned buildings for cleaning and safety concerns.
• Responds to campus cleaning emergencies and emergency call-in situations.
• Properly uses and cares for tools, radios, and equipment.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-3 years related experience is preferred.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position as set forth in this Position Description.
• Must be able to read, write and interpret documents in the English language, e.g. safety rules, material safety data sheets (MSDS), operating repair, installation and procedure instruction manuals.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with co-workers and supervisors.

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6 pm - 11 pm

Total Hours: 25hrs

Rate: $20/hour

The New England College of Optometry is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled: As an Equal Opportunity Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This position is benefits-eligible

New England College of Optometry offers a robust benefits program including:

• 3 plan options for BCBS medical coverage
• Mental Health and Wellness benefits
• BCBS Dental
• Discounted vision services
• 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary Insurance: life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident,
• Voluntary Benefits: employee discounts and pet insurance
• 9% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after 1 year of service with no vesting schedule or match requirement
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer