Custodian

Overview and Responsibilities

 

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

 

Job Summary

 

Custodians are responsible for general housekeeping and sanitizing in various areas on campus including classrooms, offices, residence halls, athletic facilities, and grounds.

 

Salary Range: $18.00

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Restroom and Shower room cleaning
• Carpet Maintenance
• Trash Removal
• Dusting
• Snow Removal
• Operation of floor machine for refinishing or buffing of floors as needed
• Wall Washing
• Bleacher Setup
• Changing of Light Bulbs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

• Custodial experience in a school or multi-building office/commercial space preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred

 

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with students, faculty and staff at all levels of the university
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and work well in a team environment
• Be able to climb and work from ladders and lifts
• Have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis; up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• Have the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, squat, pulling, reaching and spend majority of shift on your feet
• Observe safety guidelines and follows procedure established by the university
• Be able to work nights and weekends if position requires it
• Be able to work outside in the elements year-round

 Physical Demands

• Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities.

 

Physical Hazards – Health and Safety Concerns

• General office environments
• Chemicals
• Driving

Application Requirements

Apply online at: https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include contact information for three professional references. Resume optional.

 

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

 

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.