Building Service Worker (Custodian/Janitor)

University of St. Thomas; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement contributions

Health coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas is hiring full-time, benefits-eligible Building Service Workers to maintain cleanliness and upkeep across the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.

This Facilities Management role includes early and evening shifts with a 5‑day workweek and weekend coverage as needed. Hourly rate starts at $22.10 with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Comprehensive benefits include tuition remission, retirement contributions, health coverage, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Experience and working knowledge of proper custodial/janitorial cleaning procedures.
• Ability to read and understand instructions plus communicate for purposes of supporting event set-ups and safety procedures with attention to detail.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment physical are conditions of employment for this position.

Responsibilities

• Routine cleaning of assigned buildings including offices, athletic facilities, food service areas, classrooms, and restrooms according to university standards.
• Vacuuming, dusting, washing and disinfecting surfaces, and trash/removal.
• Periodic duties such as carpet/hard floor care, bulb replacement, event area setup, and snow removal.
• Occasional room setup/teardown of tables and chairs for college events.
• Occasional heavy lifting of furniture and custodial equipment.

Skills

Custodial/janitorial procedures

Reading/comprehension

Communication for event setups

Safety procedures

Job description

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas is hiringfull-time, benefits-eligible Building Service Workers (custodial/janitorial roles) to help keep our campuses clean, safe, and welcoming. As part of the Facilities Management team, you’ll play an important role in creating an exceptional experience for our students, staff, and visitors by maintaining cleanliness and upkeep across ourSt. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.

Schedule

• 5 consecutive workdays, 2 consecutive days off
• Shifts are assigned based on department needs and schedules often include one or two weekend shifts
• Current Opening:
  • 1stshift 5:30AM to 2:00PM
  • 2ndshift 1:45PM to 10:15PM
  • 3rdshift 10:00PM to 6:30AM (overnight shift)

Initial schedules may change within the first three months of employment following the completion of the internal bidding process. Candidates should be flexible regarding shifts and are encouraged to indicate a preference for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $22.10
• Shift Differential:
  • +$0.70/hour for 2nd shift
  • +$0.90/hour for 3rd shift
  • Differential applies only to hours worked; not paid on PLT, holidays, or disability leave.
• Comprehensive benefits package including tuition remission, retirement contribution, health coverage, paid leave time, etc.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Routine cleaning of assigned buildings which may include but are not limited to offices, athletic facilities, food service areas, classrooms, restrooms in accordance with university safety and quality standards.
• Vacuuming, dusting, washing and disinfecting surfaces, collecting and hauling trash and recyclable removal
• Additional periodic duties may include carpet and hard floor project work, bulb replacement, setting up areas for events, snow removal
• Occasional room set up and tear downs of table and chairs in preparation for college events
• Occasional heavy lifting of furniture and custodial equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Experience and working knowledge of proper custodial/janitorial cleaning procedures
• Ability to read and understand instructions plus communicate for purposes of supporting event set-ups and safety procedures with attention to detail
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment physical are conditions of employment for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A valid Driver's License

The position may be considered emergency essential, which means if campus closes due to an emergency or inclement weather, emergency essential employees still need to report and complete any regularly scheduled hours.

This is a full-time benefits eligible position that is part of a collective bargaining agreement. New employees must satisfy a 90 working day probationary period and join the union after its satisfactory completion.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.