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Custodian/Housekeeping Associate

Employer
Marian University (IN)
Location
Plymouth, Indiana, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 24, 2024
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As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Custodian/Housekeeping Associate to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by working with the Manager of Operations to provide a clean and orderly environment for the student, staff, and visitors of the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
  • Clean assigned spaces.
  • Dust and wet mop all non-carpeted floors and stairwells.
  • Vacuum carpets daily and upholstered furniture periodically.
  • Clean restrooms, floors, fixtures, chrome, glass, walls, restock paper and soap supplies, and empty trash receptacles.
  • Properly remove and dispose of all trash.
  • Spot clean walls, wash walls as assigned.
  • Wipe, damp wipe, or spot clean desks, furniture, window ledges, lockers, and shelving as needed, or assigned.
  • Equipment use in restrooms and other hard surface floors as needed.
  • High dust above shoulder height, also dust vest covers.
  • Clean whiteboards and erasers.
  • Clean internal glass, entrance doors and internal doors.
  • Clean fixtures in labs and other areas.
  • Clean and polish chrome.
  • Cleans washers and dryers as assigned.
  • Helps with setups and teardowns.
  • Perform stripping and waxing of applicable floors.
  • Perform carpet cleaning with extractors.
  • Make recommendations on supplies and make sure stock is maintained.
  • Clean elevators and elevators tracks.
  • Report needed repairs to building and equipment to supervisor.
  • Snow removal.
  • Attend all department training sessions.
  • Employee MUST follow all College and departmental rules, regulations/policies and procedures.
  • Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.
University Expectations:
  • Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University.
  • Adheres to Marian University's policy and procedures.
  • Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors.
  • Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues.
  • Meets department productivity standards.
  • Walking, pulling, bending, lifting, pushing, ability to lift minimum of 25 pounds, but not more than 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders up to 6ft in height.
Required Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED certificate are desired but not required based on successful and applicable work experience.
  • Prior Work Experience/Skills:
    • One year or more of successful custodial experience in a school environment is desired.
    • Working knowledge of and experience with trade skills in maintenance-related areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC is desired.
    • Experience using normal chemicals and equipment appropriate to the Custodian position.
On-the-Job Training/Orientation Required:
  • On-the-job training will be based on skills and experience.
Essential Functions:
  • Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.
  • Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to client, work teams, and coworkers.
  • Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to lifting heavy items (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking. While performing the duties of the job, may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and may be required to climb on a ladder.
Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
  • Experience using normal chemicals and equipment appropriate to the Custodian position.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Current resume or CV
  3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
  4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.


Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Company

 Marian University

At Marian University, our vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to prepare transformative leaders for service to the world. Our mission is to be a great Catholic university dedicated to achieving excellence in learning, which is achieved through teaching, research, and scholarly activities in the Franciscan and liberal arts tradition. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer.

The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University.

Marian University is proud to be a higher education institution just ten minutes away from downtown Indianapolis. Here, you’ll not only get to benefit from the exceptional employment and internship opportunities the city has to offer but also its diverse culture and lively personality. From cool cultural districts with unique entertainment, shopping, and dining options to outdoor festivals, professional and amateur sports events, hiking and biking trails, and more, Marian University is conveniently located in the heart of it all. Whether it’s walking around Monument Circle, floating down the canal in a paddleboat, visiting the various historical sites and museums, or dining on Mass Ave, you’ll quickly find your favorite local hangouts and love this city just as much as we do.

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