Certified Grounds Maintenance/Custodial

Carleton College; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Carleton College seeks a Certified Grounds Maintenance / Custodian to care for campus grounds and perform interior cleaning. The role features a union wage with structured progression and a 1.0 FTE schedule.

Typical seasonal hours run Monday–Friday with separate grounds and custodial shifts. Candidates should hold multiple industry certifications and a high school diploma, and be prepared for varied shifts and snow operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or GED is required.
• Two industry certifications are required as approved by supervisor.
• Certifications include MNLA Certified Professional, pesticide licenses, irrigation tech, arborist credentials.
• Experience with green industry equipment and safety procedures is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve College grounds including turf, landscape plants, walkways, and athletic fields seasonally.
• Operate and maintain related equipment; keep service records and perform basic repairs.
• Assist with snow removal, storm response, and emergencies as needed.
• Perform custodial duties: clean interior, secure doors, manage supplies, and maintain safety.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

MNLA Certified Professional

MDA Pesticide Applicator License A, E & P

MDA Pesticide Applicator License F aquatics

Certified Irrigation Technician

DNR Certified Tree Inspector

ISA Certified Arborist

500 hours green industry experience

Operation/maintenance of related equipment

Job description

Job Title: Certified Grounds Maintenance / Custodian

Department: Grounds/Custodial

Classification: Non-Exempt

Grade: Union

FTE: 1.0

Position Overview: Employees in this position perform maintenance duties on the Campus grounds and related equipment and interior cleaning and maintenance.

Days/Hours: Typical Grounds work schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM approximately April 15 through October 15. Typical Custodial Services schedule: Monday – Friday, 5:00AM – 1:30PM approximately October 15 through April 15 (Employees may be reassigned to Grounds during the winter months for snow emergencies or to Custodial Services during the growing season to meet departmental needs at peak hours).

Union Salary and Benefits

The full-scale wage for the Certified Grounds Maintenance/ Custodian position is $27.71 per hour. New employees will be hired with a one-year training period. At the start of the training period, wages are reduced by $2.00 per hour from the base classification rates. Employees will receive a $1.00 per hour increase after six months, and another $1.00 per hour increase after twelve months.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Grounds

• Capable of performing all duties related to the maintenance and improvement of College grounds, including turf, landscape plantings and structures, walks, roads, and athletic fields on a seasonal basis.
• Maintenance, accurate record keeping of service intervals, and routine trouble shooting and repair of related equipment.
• Identify needs for periodic and major equipment repair and maintenance.
• Adaptability to flex work schedule and temporary schedule changes, particularly for snow removal, storm damage, flooding, and other emergencies or special events.

Custodial Services

• Lock and unlock interior and exterior doors as directed.
• Vacuum and spot carpet and fabric furniture.
• Report items in need of repair or replacement.
• Guide and assist in training student employees.
• Maintain inventory and supply order.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals, proper labeling and environmental health and physical concerns.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, proper storage and use of equipment, vehicles, and personal safety equipment.
• Removal of trash and recycling from assigned areas.
• Dusting, washing windows, replace light bulbs and clean light fixtures.
• Clean writing boards and maintain supply of chalk and erasers.
• Clean and service lavatories, locker rooms, shower rooms, lounges and kitchenettes.
• Maintain and/or renew hard floors surfaces.
• Perform laundry related duties as directed.
• Distribution and collection of linens, roll away beds and bed making duties, when necessary.
• Assist with student storage.
• Assist with sweeping/shoveling snow from all steps, walks, porches and terraces as directed, servicing smoke urns and policing grounds.
• Move supplies, equipment, and furniture as directed and set room according to custodial work sheet and/or customer specifications.
• Perform pest control duties.
• Assist in coverage of absent custodial personnel job responsibilities.
• Any other duties assigned to you by your supervisor.

Education/Experience/Skills

Required

• Minimum high school graduate or GED.
• Required to have two industry certifications (as approved by the supervisor).
• Some examples include: MNLA Certified Professional.
• MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category A, E & P.
• MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category F aquatics. Currently available to one staff as a second certification Must obtain A, E & P prior to F.
• Certified Irrigation Technician.
• DNR Certified Tree Inspector.
• ISA Certified Arborist.
• Minimum 500 hours of relevant green industry experience, including the operation of motorized hand tools and riding equipment.
• Training and experience in operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of related equipment.
• Energized, positive, outgoing attitude with personal growth goals.
• A belief in the importance of a positive customer/client experience.
• Strong attention to detail and an organized, self-starter.

Preferred

• Additional education in turf maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, landscape construction, irrigation, and mechanical repair and maintenance is desirable.

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical screening exam, administered by a provider contracted by the College. Including physically able to lift/carry 50 pounds repetitively on an occasional basis.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Possessing and maintaining a valid Minnesota driver's license and insurability as determined by the College insurance provider.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• A generous pension plan with a 10% employer contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid time‑off, including 25 annual leave days, 8 paid holidays, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year's.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
• A dependent tuition program after six years of service.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

Carleton College is committed to providing a true liberal arts education—a curriculum that challenges our students to learn broadly and think deeply. Instead of training for one narrow career path, Carleton students develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in any walk of life. Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. At Carleton, faculty and staff members work together across departments to create a seamless and supportive environment for students.

Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

Carleton College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at our Title IX at Carleton page.

Carleton College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. View 'About Carleton' Diversity Page.

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