Certified Grounds Maintenance / Custodian

Carleton College; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Carleton College in Northfield, MN seeks a Certified Grounds Maintenance / Custodian to maintain campus grounds and perform interior cleaning. The role includes seasonal shifts, potential reassignment for snow or growing season needs, and a structured wage progression from training to full wage.

The position requires a high school diploma, multiple industry certifications, and substantial green-industry experience. Benefits and a pension plan are highlighted in the college's offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or GED.
• Two industry certifications (as approved by supervisor) such as MNLA Certified Professional, MDA Pesticide licenses A/E/P, F aquatics, Irrigation Technician, DNR Tree Inspector, ISA Arborist.
• Minimum 500 hours of relevant green industry experience, including operation of motorized hand tools and riding equipment.
• Training and experience in operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of related equipment.
• Energetic, positive, outgoing attitude with focus on customer experience.
• Strong attention to detail and being organized and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance of turf, landscape plantings, structures, walks, roads, and athletic fields on a seasonal basis.
• Maintain records of service intervals and perform equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
• Be adaptable to flex schedules for snow removal, storms, and emergencies.

Skills

High school diploma

Industry certifications

Green industry experience

Equipment maintenance

Detail-oriented

Team attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

MNLA Certified Professional

MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category A,E&P

MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category F aquatics

Certified Irrigation Technician

DNR Certified Tree Inspector

ISA Certified Arborist

Tools

Motorized hand tools

Riding equipment

Job description

Position Overview:

Employees in the Certified Grounds Maintenance / Custodian position perform maintenance duties on the Campus grounds and related equipment and interior cleaning and maintenance.

Days/Hours:

• Grounds work schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM approximately April 15 through October 15.
• 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. We accept only online applications.

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 in1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town ofNorthfield, 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.