3rd Shift Custodian

Macalester College • St. Paul, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, seeks to hire a Custodian for 3rd 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. This is a union position. Upon the offer/acceptance of the position after the 6 month temp period, the full Macalester benefits package would be offered at that time. The Custodial Department provides professional services to students, staff, faculty and visitors to create a clean, comfortable, and safe campus environment thereby contributing to a positive learning experience and student success. While embodying the College’s mission of high standards with an emphasis in multiculturalism and service; Custodial Services works in responsible partnerships in the campus community through open communication, cooperation, and dedication.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year professional custodial or janitorial experience highly preferred.

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED