University Custodian

bethel-university-staff; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 39,500 - 45,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Generous time off

Job summary

Bethel University is seeking a University Custodian to join the Facilities Management team in St. Paul, MN.

This full-time role covers 40 hours per week on 1st shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm), contributing to a Christ-centered campus by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred post-secondary work and 2+ years custodial experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some post-secondary classwork.
• No professional experience required.
• 2+ years of custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas; clean and service lavatories; vacuum floors and surfaces.
• Lead shift, supervise contract cleaners and student workers; coordinate with 2nd shift supervisor; manage work orders.
• Assist conference/events services with setup and takedown; assist with summer events.
• Approve timesheets and schedule contract and student workers for shifts.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Customer service

Multitasking

Cleaning knowledge

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some post-secondary classwork

Tools

Event planning software

Job description

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life‑long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

About the role

Join our Facilities Management team as a University Custodian. In this role, you will do more than just maintain our physical campus; you will play a vital part in Bethel’s mission to educate and equip students in a Christ-centered community. As a member of our staff, you serve as a minister of the gospel by fostering a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where students can grow.

This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position. Typical working hours are on 1st Shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm). The salary range for this role is $19.00 – $21.75 per hour.

What you’ll do

Clean and maintain assigned areas – 30%

• Clean and service lavatories.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces.
• Vacuum carpets and rugs.
• Collect loose debris and deposit it in the appropriate receptacles.
• Remove and replace full receptacle liners and place full liners in the appropriate collection area.
• Clean receptacles when necessary.
• Mop and sweep floors, stairs, and other hard surfaces.

Supervision – 25%

• Leads the shift in cleaning and maintaining assigned buildings.
• Supervises and directs work of contract cleaners and student workers.
• Collaborate with 2nd shift supervisor on set ups and coordination of responsibilities, to ensure all work is completed.
• Oversees the work orders for the shift.

Event Set Up – 25%

• Assist conference and events services with event set up and take down.
• Assist with summer event set up and take down.

Administration – 20%

• Approves student worker timesheets.
• Schedule contract and student workers for shifts.

Qualifications

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

Some post‑secondary classwork

Required Experience

No professional experience is required.

Preferred Experience

2+ years of custodial experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be a self‑starter.
• Ability to work both independently and on a team.
• Excellent customer service attitude.
• Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple duties.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment.
• Able to move moderately heavy items.
• General knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures.
• General knowledge of Google suite, Microsoft Office Suite and event planning software.
• Must be able to supervise and direct a team.
• Must be able to supervise and direct student employees.

Remote Work and Sponsorship Restrictions

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We are unable to consider applicants who live in and work from the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Work Environment

This job requires working with and around chemicals and complies with environmental health and safety requirements and procedures as outlined by University and State policies and directives. The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position. Typical working hours are on 1st Shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) and some overtime may be required. This position is considered essential personnel and must be available outside of normal working hours if needed to support contingency operations such as snow removal or support of special events.

Benefits

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package.