Custodial Assistant-Winter Break

Carleton; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton College in Northfield, MN, is seeking a Winter Break – Custodial Assistant to support Custodial Services during the upcoming break. The position runs from November 24, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with flexible hours available from 5am to 6pm.

This temporary role involves removing trash, sweeping and mopping hallways, vacuuming carpets, operating floor equipment (training provided), dusting surfaces, and performing other duties as assigned to help maintain campus cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Removing trash/recycle/compost from the buildings
• Sweeping and mopping hallways and stairwells
• Vacuum carpets
• Operate automated floor equipment (training will be provided)
• Dust tables, ledges, chairs, blinds
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Department or Office: Custodial Services
Date Open: 11/24/2026
Position available: Available during Break
Description: Winter Break – Custodial Assistant
November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Flexible Hours available from 5am-6pm

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Removing trash/recycle/compost from the buildings
• Sweeping and mopping hallways and stairwells
• Vacuum carpets
• Operate automated floor equipment (training will be provided)
• Dust tables, ledges, chairs, blinds
• Other duties as assigned

Students will need to request winter break housing online by Monday, November 2

For questions, you can contact:

Linda McCalment
[e-mail]
507-222-5834 or from campus phone ext. 5834.