Custodian

Position Title: Custodian
Department: Facilities
Classification: Non-Exempt                           
FTE: 1.0
Work Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday - 2:00pm to 10:00pm (Tuesday and Wednesdays off)
Work Location: On Campus
Hourly Rate: $23-$26

Essential Job Duties:

• Floor Care

  • Sweep, dust, mop, auto scrub, wax, and polish floors.
  • Vacuum carpets and perform carpet extraction.

• Restroom and Shower Cleaning

  • Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, urinals, and showers.
  • Sweep and mop restroom floors.
  • Restock soap, hand towels, and toilet paper.

• General Cleaning

  • Clean horizontal and vertical surfaces.
  • Clean glass, walls, woodwork, vents, and light fixtures.
  • Clean windowsills, desktops, and classroom boards.

• Trash and Recycling

  • Collect trash and recycling and place in designated outside containers.
  • Clean all indoor trash and recycling bins.

• Maintenance Support

  • Remove snow from building entrances, sidewalks, and steps.
  • Unclog sink and toilet drains.
  • Replace light bulbs.
  • Report items needing repair.

• Other Related Duties

  • Assist in buildings with staff shortages.
  • Complete set-ups for events.
  • Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as needed.
  • Professional development and training.
  • Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
  • Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
  • Basic skills in using standard office equipment and computer applications, including email, word processing, spreadsheet, and database, or willingness to learn.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Custodial Supervisor.
• This position does not supervise staff or students.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Stable work history

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Vocational/Technical school training
• Experience: Previous cleaning experience; operational experience with floor machines, hydraulic man-lift, snow blowers.

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College.  Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

• This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.