Custodian

Carleton; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with 10% employer contrib

Medical, dental, vision, life and disa

25 annual leave days

8 paid holidays

Dependent tuition program after six y

Job summary

Carleton College in Northfield, MN is seeking a full-time Custodian in the Custodial Services department. You will perform cleaning and disinfecting, lock/unlock doors, maintain floors, remove trash, and assist in training student employees to support a safe campus environment.

The position offers a union wage of $27.18 per hour with a one-year training period during which wages may be adjusted. The college provides a generous benefits package including a pension plan, health coverage, paid time

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and in a team
• Must be neat in appearance and performance of duties
• Able to follow oral and written directions (labels) and read basic instructions
• Able to interact with a diverse campus community
• General computer knowledge (Email, Calendar, Google Docs, Zoom, Work Orders)

Responsibilities

• Lock and unlock interior and exterior doors as directed
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets and upholstery
• Maintain inventory and supply orders
• Clean lavatories, locker rooms, kitchens and common areas
• Move supplies and furniture as directed and set rooms per custodial sheet
• Assist with snow removal and grounds upkeep as needed
• Assist in training student employees
• Perform pest control duties and ensure safety of equipment

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Neat appearance

Following instructions

Diversity awareness

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Email/Calendar/Google Docs/Zoom/Work Orders

Job description

## CustodianApplylocations: Carleton College Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-01578**Job Title:** Custodian **Department:** Custodial Services **Classification:** Non-Exempt / Union **FTE/Working Schedule:** 1.0**Position Overview:**Perform a variety of cleaning and disinfecting within their assigned buildings/areas to maintain a clean, safe work environment for the campus community.**Union Salary and Benefits:** The full-scale wage for the Custodian position is $27.18 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:*** Lock and unlock interior and exterior doors as directed.* Vacuum and spot carpet and fabric furniture.* Report items in need of repair or replacement via work order. Complete and close all work orders assigned to you within the eight-day requirement.* 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, wash 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 floor surfaces.* Perform laundry related duties as directed.* Distribution and collection of linens, rollaway beds and bed making duties, when necessary.* Assist with sweeping/shoveling snow from all steps, walks, porches and terraces as directed, servicing smoking 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:*** High School diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or other high school equivalency credentials.* Must have demonstrated ability based on past employment history to work independently and in team working environment.* Must be neat in appearance and in the performance of assigned duties.* Must maintain a level of cleanliness as required by departmental and building standards.* Must have the ability to follow oral and written directions and/or instructions (labels). Requires ability to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions, and to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions.* Must have the ability work and interact with a diverse community.* Ability to interact with campus visitors, contractors, and constituents in a helpful and friendly manner.* Demonstrate general computer knowledge (Email/Calendar/Google Docs/Zoom/Work Orders).* Must have ability to be on-call for weather related duties (snow removal).* Must have ability to work overtime to meet the needs of campus and for special events* Ability to work some evening hours for special department events.*Physical Requirements:** Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment physical assessment. This would entail the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, balance, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger grasp, and exert up to 100lbs of force occasionally, 50lbs of force frequently, and 20lbs constantly.*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.