Maintenance Custodian

Location

Williamsport, PA | United States

Job description

Lycoming College is hiring a Maintenance Custodian! This position is a key player of the Buildings & Ground staff who performs a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment for students, employees and visitors on campus!

Who We Are:

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts colleges. The College provides a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education including more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations. The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. Our community of scholar teachers collaborates with and mentors 1,100 active learners, including 37 percent international and domestic students of color, representing 39 states, territories, and countries. In accordance with the institution’s 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College has committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. Lycoming ranks 107 th in US News National Liberal Arts College category and has been named by The Princeton Review as one of The 389 Best Colleges and Universities. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment-per-student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?

• Responds to emergency requests for general repair or maintenance to include broken windows, interior / exterior doors that will not close, resetting electrical circuit breakers, changing electrical ballasts, resetting boilers and chillers, repairing routine water leaks, minor plumbing issues, etc.
• Investigates all emergency repair and maintenance requests received by the Department of Public Safety for repair and corrective action.
• Performs routine and comprehensive custodial cleaning and general maintenance of assigned facilities.
• Vacuums, spot-cleans carpets, furniture, windows, etc.
• Removes trash and recycling.
• Maintains supply of inventory and submits written work order requests for supplies.
• Assists with set-ups and tears for special events on campus.
• May be required to strip, buff, and wax floors utilizing buff and stripping machines.
• During inclement weather is responsible for outdoor building entrances / exits to include sweeping snow and ice removal and trash pickup.

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma / G.E.D. required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with basic carpentry skills and routine maintenance of plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience of industrial or commercial cleaning preferred.
• Ability to do manual tasks that include bending, crouching, standing, lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs., utilizing various machines / cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow directions rather be written or verbal.
• Ability to work congenially and cooperatively in a team environment.

The hours for the position are Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM – 2: 00 AM with the potential for overtime.  The starting pay for the position is $14.96 per hour.

What We Offer!

Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Health insurance 
• Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program

Retirement Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 9% contributions from the College

Tuition Benefits:

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
• Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology

Paid Leave Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 holidays per year
• Summer hours

Employee Perks:

• 10% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks
• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
• Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
• Use of the campus Library

How do I Join the Warrior Team?

Apply directly online by submitting your resume and cover letter along with the names and contact information for three professional references.  Application review will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled.   A pre-employment criminal background check will occur.

Lycoming College Proudly Celebrates and Values Diversity!

We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

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