Custodian Position

Overview and Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition's quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

Salary: $18.00

General responsibilities include:

• Restroom and shower room cleaning
• Carpet maintenance
• Trash removal
• Dusting
• Snow removal
• Operation of floor machine for refinishing or buffing of floors as needed
• Wall washing
• Bleacher setup
• Changing of light bulbs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Custodial experience in a school or multi-building office/commercial space preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Have effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with students
• Be able to work independently with little supervision and work well in a team environment
• Be able to climb and work from ladders
• Have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis; up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• Have the ability to bend, twist, and stoop and spend majority of shift on foot
• Be able to work nights and weekends if position requires it
• Be able to work outside in the elements year-round
• Be able to wear a Saint Mary’s uniform

Physical Demands

[ J Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

[v'( Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities.

[ ] Medium work. Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

[ J Heavy work. Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Physical Hazards - Health and Safety Concerns

[ ] General office environments [ ] Ergonomics

[ J Noise

[ l Chemicals [ ] Driving

[ J Biohazards

[ J Extreme climate (Hot/Cold)

Application Requirements

Apply online at: https://www.smumn.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ and include contact information for three professional references. Resume optional.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, and both undergraduate and graduate tuition remission plans.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Salary : $18