Custodian

Gustavus Adolphus College; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability

Parking

Exercise classes

Library access

Tuition benefits for dependents

Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse

Job summary

A leading private liberal arts college located in Saint Peter, Minnesota, is hiring custodians. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across campus, performing tasks such as shampooing carpets and waxing floors. Applicants should have a high school diploma, experience in custodial services, and strong communication skills. Benefits include short-term disability, retirement contributions after one year, and free access to exercise classes and facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in cleaning and/or custodial services.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain multiple areas on campus as assigned.
• Shampoo carpets, wax floors, and polish glass.
• Report maintenance concerns via work order request.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive working relationships

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for our Custodian positions in the Custodial and Support Services Department.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 5am-1pm

Wage Range: $15.00-$16.50

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly cleans and maintains multiple areas on campus, as assigned
• Shampooing carpets, waxing floors, polishing glass, emptying trash, recycling, compost
• Maintaining floors, cleaning wood, linoleum, tile, and other flooring types
• Report’s maintenance concerns via work order request to appropriate personnel
• Collaborates with other CSS staff, leads, and supervisors to complete daily tasks

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours per day
• Previous experience in cleaning and/or custodial services
• Must be a self-starter and able to produce work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships
• Strong communication skills and positive demeanor

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Short-Term Disability
• Gustavus contribution to retirement savings plan after one year of employment
• Free: Parking, exercise classes, use of library and athletic facilities
• Tuition options for dependents after two year of employment
• Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 1,800 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.