Building Services - Custodian

Concordia College; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

13 Paid holidays

Job summary

Concordia College in Moorhead, MN is seeking a Custodian to provide a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment. The role covers routine cleaning across classrooms, offices, restrooms, and residence spaces, with general building support and basic maintenance tasks.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 5:00am–1:30pm with some flexibility, year-round as part of Building Services. Previous custodial experience is a plus, and the role supports students, faculty, and staff on campus.

Qualifications

• No specific education or prior experience required; prior custodial experience preferred.
• Experience with custodial equipment and cleaning products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, residence hall rooms, and other spaces.
• Perform sweeping, mopping, floor care, dusting, vacuuming, disinfecting, and trash removal.
• Operate and care for custodial equipment and cleaning products safely.
• Maintain supplies and assist with basic building needs; report maintenance needs.
• Assist with snow/ice removal, exterior litter removal, furniture moves, and event setup/teardown.
• Provide professional, responsive service to students, faculty, staff, and others.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Teamwork

Safety practices

Follow instructions

Problem reporting

Custodial equipment

Education

No specific education

Custodial/cleaning experience

Tools

Commercial custodial equipment

Cleaning products

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Building Services - Custodian

Department: Facilities

Location: Moorhead

Employment Type: Staff, Hourly Non-Exempt, Full-time

Benefit Eligible: Yes

General Employment Period: Year-round

General Work Schedule (days of week): Monday - Friday, with occasional variances

General Shift Hours: 5:00am - 1:30pm, with some flexibility

Position Opening Date: 11/2/2026

Open Until Filled?: Yes

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. As a member of our Building Services team, you'll help create the clean, safe, and welcoming spaces that allow students, faculty, and staff to do their best work every day. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

As a Custodian with Concordia College Building Services, you'll help provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the students, faculty, staff, and visitors who live, learn, and work on campus. This position performs routine cleaning and basic building support responsibilities across assigned campus spaces.

What You'll Do

1. Clean and maintain assigned areas, which may include classrooms, offices, restrooms, residence hall rooms, apartments, and other public spaces.


2. Perform routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, floor care, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, and removing trash and recycling.


3. Operate and care for custodial equipment and use cleaning products safely and appropriately.


4. Maintain supplies and assist with basic building needs, including changing light bulbs and reporting maintenance or work-order needs.


5. Assist with other campus and building support needs such as snow and ice removal at entrances, exterior litter removal, furniture moves, and event setup and teardown.


6. Provide professional, responsive service while working with students, faculty, staff, coworkers, and others across the Concordia community.

You'll Thrive Here If You:

• Take pride in creating clean, organized, and welcoming spaces for others.


• Are dependable, attentive to detail, and able to manage your time and priorities effectively.


• Are comfortable working independently with general supervision while also contributing as part of a team.


• Follow instructions and established safety practices and take good care of the equipment and spaces entrusted to you.


• Find meaning in contributing your work to a mission-driven campus community.

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone with previous experience in custodial, cleaning, housekeeping, facilities, or related work who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces. This role is a good fit for someone who is dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• No specific education or prior experience required.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Previous custodial, commercial cleaning, housekeeping, facilities, or related experience.


• Previous experience using commercial custodial equipment and cleaning products.

Required Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.


• Ability to work with general supervision.


• Time management and organizational skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Dependability and initiative.


• Ability to promote and exemplify good safety practices.


• Basic applied math skills.


• Ability to identify and report problems.


• Commitment to maintaining clean and organized spaces.


• Ability to use email and other basic workplace technology.


• Ability to operate and care for various custodial equipment.

Benefits and Salary:

• Health Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• Flexible Spending Account


• Vision Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Preventative Chiropractic Program


• Retirement Plan


• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)


• Life Insurance (full-time only)


• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's


• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave


• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages


• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools


• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.


• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides


• Salary – 15.29 - 20.72USDHourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Additional Application Details

Employment Contingencies:

Background Check

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Documents Needed to Apply

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  • Cover Letter
  
  
  • List of References
  
  
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Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.