Custodian (Day Shift)

DeSales University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, is seeking a Day Shift Custodian to maintain assigned custodial duties per university standards. You will represent the University professionally while serving students, staff, and faculty, and work efficiently in a team-driven environment with shifting building schedules.

The role requires performing safe chemical cleaning, lifting up to 50 lbs, and demonstrating a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Perform safe use of chemical cleaning materials.
• Work independently under direction of supervisor.
• Able to bend, pull & lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Maintain a high standard of ethics.
• Must be able to work overtime upon supervisor’s request.
• Must possess valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity.
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned tour of custodial duties according to defined and acceptable standards by DeSales University.
• Represent the University with professionalism and competency.
• Work efficiently and effectively in a team driven environment.

Skills

Chemical cleaning safety

Independent work

Heavy lifting 50 lbs

Ethical standards

Overtime willingness

Valid driver’s license

Diversity awareness

Catholic, liberal arts ethos

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEW

DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor\'s degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online.

CUSTODIAN (DAY SHIFT)

OVERVIEW: DeSales University, in Center Valley, PA, is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts Salesian, Catholic university, under the leadership of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Founded in 1965, the 550-acre suburban campus is located 50 miles north of Philadelphia and about 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,500 includes undergraduate day and evening students, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 135 full-time faculty members and offers more than 40 bachelor\'s degrees, twelve graduate programs, and over 20 certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines; many of these can be completed fully online.

In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining an assigned tour of custodial duties according to defined and acceptable standards by DeSales University. Represent the University with professionalism and competency. Must be able to handle the challenges of various building schedules while serving our clients, students, staff, and faculty. Work efficiently and effectively in a team driven environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Perform safe use of chemical cleaning materials


• Work independently under direction of supervisor


• Able to bend, pull & lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis


• Maintain a high standard of ethics


• High School diploma or equivalent/Experience preferred


• Must be able to work overtime upon supervisor’s request


• Must possess valid driver’s license with a clean driving record


• Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity


• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution

DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled