Utility Worker

Join our dynamic Dining Services team at Williams College! We're seeking a dedicated and reliable Utility Worker to play a crucial role in ensuring a clean, efficient, and welcoming dining experience for our students, faculty, and staff. Pay starts at $18.75 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is a 30-hour per week, 10-month academic year position, reporting to the Late Night Assistant Manager at Whitmans. The schedule will be Thursday through Monday 7:30 pm - 2:00 am, with Tuesday and Wednesday off. All schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department. Responsibilities: Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize dishware, utensils, and cookware. Regularly sanitize kitchen areas, serving lines, and storage spaces. Maintain a clean and organized recycling area, ensuring proper disposal of food waste and recyclables. Restock service ware and supplies during meal periods to ensure smooth dining operations. Assist with small event setup and breakdown as needed. Perform general custodial duties to maintain a clean and orderly kitchen and dining environment. Receive deliveries and stock food and supply items. Assist with food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and cutting food items. Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure a smooth flow of operations during meal service. Qualifications: Must be able to work independently. Communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Duties include prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting materials (up to 40 lbs), and bend for extended periods. Ability to follow instructions and adhere to established safety protocols. Prior food service experience is preferred. Application review will begin December 22, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. This full-time position is eligible for Williams Colleges robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness. Please visit http://careers.williams.edu to apply. Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu. Instructions for Applicants The mission of Williams College, to provide the highest quality liberal arts education, is advanced by the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences that faculty, staff, and students bring to the work that we do together. The college is committed to building and sustaining a learning and working environment where members from all backgrounds can learn, live, and thrive. We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment. We are looking for candidates who share our values in prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sustainability. Located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Williams offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshiresknown as a cultural corridorare a great place to live, work, and play. With natural beauty, rich history, and top-notch schools, there Berkshires hosts an array of recreational opportunities from world-class museums to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within a three-hour drive. The college's vibrant 450-acre campus is home to approximately 2,000 students who bring vibrancy to picturesque Williamstown. 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