Vassar College

Janitor - Library (Part-time)

Department: Main Library

Duration of Position: Academic year / Part time

Position Type: Service

Posting Date:

Posting Removal Date:

Posting Number: 1001525

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Vassar College is a smoke free/tobacco free campus.

Position Summary and ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Head of Library User Services, the Janitor will work as part of a team supporting the operations of the library. The goal of this position is to provide an environment that is conducive to learning, teaching, and research by helping to maintain and monitor the facility.

The Janitor is responsible for janitorial duties in the library, primarily during the evening hours. Duties include closing and securing the Library, changing light bulbs, reporting maintenance issues, basic building maintenance and minor repairs on library equipment, occasional break-down after library events, and other duties as assigned.

This position is part-time (26.5 hours/week) during the academic year (32 weeks/year) and is not eligible for benefits.

Schedule:

While classes are in session*: Sunday-Thursday 8:00pm-12:30am, Saturday 6:30pm-10:30pm

During study week and semester final exams: Sunday-Thursday 9:00pm-2:30am, Saturday 8:30pm-12:30am.

* Schedule may occasionally be adjusted and hours may occasionally be increased based on the needs of the library.

Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment is preferred. The ability to lift objects up to 75 pounds is required. The ability to work on ladders is required. Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing is required. Willingness to work overtime as available. (Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.) Must be comfortable communicating and working pleasantly and tactfully with the public and with coworkers. Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license. Must be dependable and willing to work flexible hours in order to fill in for vacation and sick time for daytime janitor.

Required Applicant Documents
Contact Information for 3 References

Optional Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicants
You are required to attach the names and contact information of 3 references who have directly supervised your work (no relatives, friends, or co-workers, please). You are encouraged to attach a resume and/or cover letter (Word or PDF format). Application should include a complete work history. Be sure to include any relevant work experience.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:


Anticipated Start Date:


Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):


To Apply
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu.

Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference. Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.



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