Custodian

Lycoming College is hiring a Custodian

This is a key member of the Buildings & Grounds team that performs routine and non-routine custodial maintenance as part of a team assigned to specific buildings or areas on campus. The custodian position plays an important role in helping keep campus beautiful.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at

The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff of diverse perspectives and experiences with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?

• Proper use of custodial materials, supplies and equipment to perform custodial and housekeeping services.
• Dusting, polishing, floor cleaning, cleaning interior and exterior surfaces.
• Removal of trash and recyclable materials.
• Assisting with the set up for meetings, classrooms, conferences, and special events.

What are we looking for?

• One year of industrial or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Must be energetic, a positive team player, and able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical requirements include the ability to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push / pull, reach above and below shoulder height, climb ladders and stairs, and routinely lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs. unassisted and move objects up to 50 lbs. with assistance as needed.

What We Offer!

The starting pay for this position is $14.25 per hour. This position will primarily work Monday through Friday 4am-12pm timeframe. We also are looking for a part-time individual working 5am-9am Monday through Friday.

Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Health insurance – with a wide variety of health plan options available
• 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 8% 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:

• 15% 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.
• Use of the campus Library.

How do I Join the Warrior Team?

Please submit a resume if possible and the names and contact information for three professional (prior supervisors) references. A criminal history background check will be conducted upon offer of employment.