Custodian

PCN 1155

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Custodial Manager and/or his/her designee, the custodian will be responsible for custodial operations, including cleaning and maintenance of various buildings on the College’s campus. The custodian will work with the custodial staff to effectively meet the College's physical needs and support its overall mission, including working in different buildings as needed. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform general custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper products and soap dispensers. 

• Collect and dispose of interior and exterior trash and recycling by transporting materials to designated campus dumpsters and compactors. 

• Perform specialized cleaning services, including carpet extraction, window cleaning, floor care, and stain removal. 

• Respond to facility emergencies, including water leaks, flooding, and other incidents requiring water restoration and cleanup. 

• Transport custodial equipment, supplies, and restoration equipment between campus buildings as needed. 

• Inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on custodial equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operation. 

• Identify and report building maintenance issues observed while performing custodial duties to ensure timely repairs.

• Properly wear and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, masks, and other protective equipment as required by the task being performed.

• Perform minor repairs to the facility like shutting off a valve to stop a leak or repairing a flooring issue that is a trip hazard.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, including custodial closets and storage areas, while ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements. 

• Assist with snow and ice removal around building entrances, sidewalks, and other designated areas to maintain safe access during inclement weather. 

• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability by maintaining regular attendance and fulfilling assigned work responsibilities. 

• Assist with campus events by setting up and breaking down furniture and equipment, monitoring restrooms and trash receptacles, and ensuring event spaces remain clean, stocked, and presentable throughout the event. 

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned to support departmental and institutional operations. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required.

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

• Strong knowledge of custodial best practices, and operational efficiencies.

• Able to operate custodial equipment.

• Fluent in English language and able to communicate with others.

• Higher Education, or multi-building property management preferred.

• 3 years of experience in custodian/cleaning services is preferred

• A valid driver’s license is required.

Application Materials Should Include:

• Resume 

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.

Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. 

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.  

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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