Macalester College is hiring: Custodian, 3rd Shift in Saint Paul

Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, seeks to hire a custodian to work our 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.

3rd Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00pm-6:30am

Compensation: The beginning rate of pay for this position is $20.00/hour. After 6-12 months of the completion of the probationary period the pay is $21.00/hour per the Maintenance Labor Agreement contract. After 1 year from the date of hire, the hourly wage will vary based on the offered shift and current union contract.

This is a union position. If a regular position is offered/accepted during the 4 month temporary probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Number 70.

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
• Undergo a Criminal Background check in accordance with the Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act

Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

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

For best consideration, please submit your resume to the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage. Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately.