Custodian

Custodian

Description


Position Title: Custodian

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Custodial Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Essential Job Duties:

1. Clean floors

• Sweep/Dust mop
• Mop/Auto scrub
• Wax/Polish
• Vacuum/Carpet Extraction

2. Clean bathrooms/showers

• Disinfect sinks, toilets, urinals, and showers
• Sweep and mop floors
• Restock soap, hand towels, and toilet paper

3. Clean horizontal and vertical surfaces

• Clean glass, walls, woodwork, vents, and light fixtures
• Clean window sills, desktops, and classroom boards

4. Trash and Recycle

• Collect trash/recycle material and place it in designated outside containers
• Clean all indoor trash and recycling bins

5. Maintenance tasks

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

6. 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

7. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

8. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

9. Basic skills in using standard office equipment and computer applications, including email, word processing, spreadsheet, and database, or willingness to learn

10. Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

Term: Year-round

Shift: Varies with custodial assignment; occasional weekend and evening hours may be required (snow shoveling and commencement, reunion, and move-in weekends, etc.)

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 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.








About Us

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to an 80% reduction) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.
For Staff Application Assistance:
employment@stolaf.edu
507-786-3068
For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356
Nondiscrimination Policy St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance. St. Olaf College prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment.
Inquiries about this nondiscrimination policy may be referred to St. Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights or both. St. Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.


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