Building Service Worker (Custodian/Janitor)

University of St. Thomas; Saint Paul, Minneapolis (MN, MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas is seeking full-time Building Service Workers to provide cleaning and maintenance services across its campuses. This role includes routine cleaning tasks, event support, and requires attention to detail and knowledge of custodial procedures. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including tuition remission and paid leave, fostering an inclusive community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid Leave Time

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Employer retirement contribution

Employer-paid disability and life benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with custodial/janitorial cleaning procedures.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routine cleaning of assigned buildings following safety standards.
• Vacuuming, dusting, and disinfecting surfaces.
• Occasional heavy lifting and event setup.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas has openings for full time, benefits eligible Building Service Workers, (custodial, janitor). As part of the Facilities Management team, Building Services Workers provide an exceptional experience for our students, staff, and visitors through the delivery of cleaning services and upkeep throughout the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision options, (coverage effective the first day of the month following hire date)
• 3.5 weeks Paid Leave Time, (begins accruing immediately upon hire date)
• 15 University holidays
• Up to 100% tuition remission (free tuition) for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

The assigned shift will be determined at the time of offer depending on the department needs, but all positions work 5 consecutive days on and 2 consecutive days off, and will likely include at least one weekend day.

• 1st Shift: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 1:45 PM - 10:15 AM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Hourly Pay rate: $21.46, with potential shift differential to include an additional $0.70 per hour for second shift, and $0.90 per hour for third shift. Shift differential will only apply to actual hours worked and will not be paid on PLT, holidays, and short-term and long-term disability.

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.