Custodian

Job Title

Custodian

Job Description Summary

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, benefits-eligible Custodian opportunity.

Job Description

Total Compensation

• Hourly rate: $18
• Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: On Site.

About the Housekeeping Division

The Housekeeping Division is responsible for the cleaning of all administrative, academic, and residential buildings. The housekeeping staff also maintains common areas, i.e., stairways, hallways, and restrooms, bathroom facilities of the dormitories, and the entryways of faculty apartment buildings. Housekeeping service is not provided in student rooms or faculty housing units. Housekeeping services are provided on a scheduled basis. Typically, all spaces are cleaned daily seven days a week between 5:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Special cleaning programs such as floor restoration and carpet care are normally performed during periods when the academic program is in recess (i.e., Fall and Spring Breaks, between semesters, and during the summer).

About the Position

As a member of the Housekeeping team, the Custodian provides general and detailed cleaning services for campus buildings. The Custodian is an essential personnel position that is required to report to work during inclement weather or other times that non-essential personnel may be excused.

Primary Responsibilities

• Restroom Care: Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, showers, and other bathroom fixtures to meet health standards
• Waste Management: Remove trash and recycling from assigned areas and dispose of it according to university policy
• Floor Maintenance: Perform daily sweeping and mopping, as well as periodic tasks like floor stripping, waxing, and carpet shampooing 
• Room and Area Reset: Arrange furniture and restock supplies to ensure areas are ready for classes, events, or resident use 
• General Cleaning: Dust surfaces, vacuum carpets, mop floors, and clean windows to maintain appearance
• Academic & Administrative Spaces: Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, and stairways to provide a productive environment for students, faculty, and staff 
• Residential Areas: Maintain communal spaces in dormitories, including lounges and bathrooms, and sometimes cleaning student rooms during breaks 
• Event Support: Move furniture, clean up, and reset spaces for special events, lectures, and other campus activities

• Safety and Compliance: Follow safety procedures, including chemical handling and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) 
• Communication: Report maintenance issues and security concerns, and follow instructions from supervisors

Line of Report: The Custodian role reports to a Housekeeping Supervisor who reports to the Manager of Housekeeping Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Professional Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Vigilance in noticing spills, litter, or needed maintenance and reporting them promptly 
• Good Time Management Skills: Working efficiently to meet productivity targets and complete tasks on schedule
• Collaboration: Ability to work with a team
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform moderately heavy housekeeping tasks and move light furniture

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years or more of experience in housekeeping
• Three years or more of floor care experience

Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
• Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume, through Haverford College's career website via Workday (no other form of application is accepted) by visiting [HR toa add]. The application deadline is July 5, 2026. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email [email protected] with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.