Custodian, 1st Shift

Macalester; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributions to a pension plan

Outstanding vacation and sick time

Access to fitness facility

Job summary

A higher education institution in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a Custodian for the 1st shift. The role includes routine cleaning, maintenance tasks, and overseeing student workers. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and ideally 1 year of custodial experience, with the capacity to fulfill physical demands. Salary starts at $20.00/hour, increasing after 6 months, alongside benefits including vacation time and a pension plan. Applications are due by April 20th.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year professional custodial or janitorial experience highly preferred.
• Ability to write short work orders describing maintenance problems.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Routine cleaning including dusting and vacuuming.
• Maintain security of assigned keys and perform minor repairs.
• Train and coordinate responsibilities of student employees.

Skills

Fluent English

Use of cleaning equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automatic and power cleaning equipment

Job description

Overview

Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, seeks to hire a Custodian for the 1st shift to provide all the cleaning, waste, and recyclable removal services, snow clearing of all entrances, carpeting and hard floor maintenance, and other traditional tasks as needed.

1st Shift

Monday to Friday 4:30am to 1:00pm (40 hours per week)

Compensation: The beginning rate of pay for this position is $20.00/hour (6 month probationary period). After the probationary period the compensation will increase to $21.00/hour.

At this time the position will also become a union position. After 1 year from the date of hire, the hourly wage will vary based on the shift and current union contract (estimated at 25.36/hr)

This is a union position if a regular position is offered/accepted during the 6 month probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Number 70.

Upon the offer/acceptance of the position after the 6 month temp period, the full Macalester benefits package would be offered at that time. See the benefit details below.

Responsibilities

• Routine cleaning to include dusting, vacuuming, cleaning/washing/disinfecting surfaces, collecting and hauling trash, care of hard‑surfaced and carpeted floors, cleaning restrooms and shower rooms, cleaning elevator interiors and pits
• Additional periodic duties may include washing exterior windows, stripping and refinishing of floors, replacing light bulbs, removing snow by shoveling and/or the use of power snow blowers, and performing necessary College event set‑ups and other work as required and instructed
• Complete and maintain supply order requests, and insure an adequate supply stock is maintained in the building
• Observe building conditions and take necessary actions to maintain or repair situations by submitting work orders for repairs and performing minor repairs and reporting any loss, damage, breakage or unsafe conditions, or maintenance problems immediately
• Maintain security of assigned keys, building lock‑up and unlocking, room opening and closing per instructions
• Train, work with, and/or coordinate the responsibilities of Facilities Services student employees

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1 year professional custodial or janitorial experience highly preferred.
• Ability to fluently read, write, and speak the English language required
• Ability to use all types of automatic and power cleaning equipment in association with the professional experience
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to write short work orders describing maintenance problems
• Physical demands required include:
  • Ability to perform bending, twisting, squatting, crawling, and climbing
  • Lifting 50 lb mop bucket (on floor) so that the lip of the bucket reaches 30” height as in dumping in a sink.
  • Lifting 50 lb box from floor level to waist level.
  • Lifting 50 lb trash container to shoulder height as in dumping into dumpster.

Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment. This position will undergo a federal criminal background check in accordance with the Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act

Benefits

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• Employer contributions to a pension plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Application Guidelines

To be considered please submit your application by end of day, April 20th. No applications will be accepted after the 20th, and the interview process will begin no earlier than this date.

Jaclyn Howard

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Talent Acquisition Manager