Carleton College is hiring: Custodian in Northfield

Overview

Position: Custodian

Department: Custodial Services

Classification: Union

FTE/Working Schedule: 1.0 FTE

Job location: Carleton College, Northfield, MN

Position overview: Perform a variety of cleaning and disinfecting within assigned buildings/areas to maintain a clean, safe work environment for the campus community.

Responsibilities

• Lock and unlock interior and exterior doors as directed.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpet and fabric furniture.
• Report items in need of repair or replacement via work orders; complete and close all assigned work orders within the eight-day requirement.
• Guide and assist in training student employees.
• Maintain inventory and place supply orders.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals, proper labeling and environmental health and safety concerns.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and proper storage and use of equipment, vehicles, and personal safety equipment.
• Remove trash and recycling from assigned areas.
• Dust, wash windows, replace light bulbs and clean light fixtures.
• Clean whiteboards and maintain supplies of chalk and erasers.
• Clean and service lavatories, locker rooms, showers, lounges and kitchenettes.
• Maintain and/or renew hard floor surfaces.
• Perform laundry-related duties as directed; distribute and collect linens, rollaway beds, and perform bed-making duties when necessary.
• Assist with sweeping/shoveling snow from steps, walks, porches and terraces; service smoking urns and police grounds as directed.
• Move supplies, equipment, and furniture as directed; prepare rooms according to custodial work sheets and customer specifications.
• Perform pest control duties.
• Assist in coverage of absent custodial personnel job responsibilities.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Required: High School diploma, GED, or other high school equivalency credentials.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment based on past employment history.
• Neat appearance and in the performance of duties; maintain cleanliness as required by departmental/building standards.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to read, comprehend, and execute written instructions.
• Ability to interact with a diverse community and campus visitors, contractors, and constituents in a helpful and friendly manner.
• General computer knowledge (Email/Calendar/Google Docs/Zoom/Work Orders).
• On-call ability for weather-related duties (snow removal) and overtime as needed; some evening hours for department events.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical assessment; capable of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, balancing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and exerting up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.

Must understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Notes

This position description is not all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet ongoing organizational needs.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept online applications.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer. We are committed to developing staff to reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Carleton also offers a robust benefits package, including a pension plan with employer contributions, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, paid time off, and additional benefits described by the college.