Custodian, Academic Science Center

Job overview

The Custodian, Academic Science Center role is onsite in Cambridge, MA, at North Harvard Yard; compensation is $28.75 per hour. Harvard Facilities Maintenance Operations provides custodial and building services to university faculties and departments.

What you'll do

• Clean and sanitize assigned academic and non-academic spaces
• restock restroom and kitchen supplies
• sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, and clean receptacles
• operate floor-care equipment and wash windows. Snow removal, furniture moving, equipment use, ladder use, overtime, and residential housekeeping during Reunion or Commencement may be assigned. The role is designated critical operations personnel and may need to respond to off-hour emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

custodian

academic science center

custodial services

cleaning

floor care

cambridge ma

harvard university

$28.75/hour

16 hours per week

saturday and sunday

3:30 pm–12:00 am

critical operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off including parental leave
• medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• retirement plans with university contributions
• wellbeing resources
• family and caregiver support
• professional development and tuition assistance
• commuter benefits and campus perks.

Why this role

The schedule is 16 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM, with Monday through Friday off. Requires at least one year of cleaning industry experience and basic English proficiency; the posting specifies routine lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds for employees hired after January 2026.

About the employer

Harvard University Central Administration is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.