Overview and Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Custodian is responsible for general housekeeping and maintenance on the Twin Cities campus including, but not limited to classrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, common areas and outside grounds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs daily cleaning and trash removal for classrooms, office spaces, restrooms, kitchens, and common areas to include vacuuming, dusting, and wet cleaning of tabletops, counters, sinks, restrooms, and glass surfaces.
• Maintains tile and carpeting in common areas with scheduled cleaning and polishing using floor machines as needed.
• Washes walls or performs other non-scheduled cleaning for one-time projects as directed.
• Removes snow, salts walks and keeps walkways clear during winter months
• Performs outdoor lawn care and landscaping as needed
• Changes light bulbs and filters as needed
• Maintains mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners and other equipment in good working order.
• Orders cleaning supplies as needed
• Moves furniture, chairs, tables, podiums and other items for special events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND FUNCTIONS

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and supplies
• Skill in hard floor and carpet care, spills cleanup, preventive care of surfaces
• Skills at following directions and routines
• Climb and work from ladders
• Lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis; up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• Communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions of the position

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent, with trade school certification in custodial/janitorial training preferred.
• Up to 3 years’ custodial experience in a school or multi-building office/commercial space.
• Able to work on ladders or scaffolding, and to walk, bend, crouch, lift, as needed to perform essential functions of the position.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Application Requirements

Apply online at https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

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.

Saint Mary’s offers 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.