Campus Custodian & Facilities Support

Augustana College; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Augustana College is seeking a Building Service Worker/Custodian to maintain the internal appearance of campus facilities. The role requires attention to detail, physical endurance, and experience with cleaning, safety protocols, and coordinating with staff.

The position is full-time, non-exempt with a 40-hour schedule, typically Monday through Friday early shifts. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, and benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of cleaning and/or maintenance experience in a team-based environment.
• Excellent service orientation and ability to relate to a diverse campus population including co-workers, faculty, students and visitors.
• Willingness and ability to work with a variety of personalities and adapt to changing needs of the campus, including various work locations.
• Ability to use a computer to communicate and complete work tasks; work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work to high productivity standards with limited supervision.
• Ability to listen, speak clearly, and communicate via radio for frequent coordination.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas on campus according to established standards (vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, trash, bathrooms, windows/doors, snow and leaf removal).
• Perform periodic deep cleaning duties (polishing/buffing floors, carpet shampoo, stripping/waxing, window washing, moving furniture).
• Set up and tear down of spaces as needed (tables, chairs, serving equipment).
• Collaborate with staff to complete tasks; adapt to supervisor instructions.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Customer service

Adaptability

Team orientation

Computer use for tasks

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Augustana College is seeking a Building Service Worker/Custodian to maintain the internal appearance of campus facilities. The role requires attention to detail, physical endurance, and experience with cleaning, safety protocols, and coordinating with staff.

The position is full-time, non-exempt with a 40-hour schedule, typically Monday through Friday early shifts. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, and benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.