Building Service Worker (Custodian/Janitor)

University of St Thomas•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas is hiring full-time, benefits-eligible Building Service Workers for custodial and janitorial work with its Facilities Management team. The role helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors across the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses. Employees clean assigned buildings, including offices, athletic facilities, food service areas, classrooms, and restrooms, in accordance with university safety and quality standards. The position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. New employees must complete a 90 working day probationary period and join the union after satisfactory completion. Employment is conditional on successfully completing a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Employees work five consecutive days followed by two consecutive days off. Shifts are assigned based on department needs and often include one or two weekend shifts. Current openings are on first shift (5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.), second shift (1:45 p.m.–10:15 p.m.), and third shift (10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.). Initial schedules may change during the first three months following the internal bidding process, so candidates should be flexible and may indicate a shift preference. The role may be considered emergency essential, requiring employees to report and work their regularly scheduled hours when campus closes because of an emergency or inclement weather. The hourly rate is $22.10, with a differential of $0.70 per hour for second shift and $0.90 per hour for third shift. Differentials apply only to hours worked and are not paid on PLT, holidays, or disability leave. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission, retirement contribution, health coverage, and paid leave time.

Requirements

Experience and working knowledge of proper custodial and janitorial cleaning procedures.
Ability to read and understand instructions.
Ability to communicate for event setup and safety procedures, with attention to detail.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Flexibility regarding assigned shifts and schedule changes during the initial three months.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning of assigned buildings, which may include offices, athletic facilities, food service areas, classrooms, and restrooms, in accordance with university safety and quality standards.
Vacuum, dust, wash, and disinfect surfaces.
Collect and haul trash and remove recyclables.
Perform periodic carpet and hard-floor project work.
Replace bulbs.
Set up areas for events, including occasional room setup and teardown of tables and chairs.
Remove snow as needed.
Occasionally lift furniture and custodial equipment.