Custodial Services

Custodial Services at Coe College is seeking qualified candidates for a position responsible for the manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Employees are under immediate supervision and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical duties include dust mopping, waxing, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture, simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment, and supervision of student workers.

• Dustmop, sweep, wet mop, spray-buff, and topcoat floors
• Vacuum and bonnet clean rugs and carpets as needed
• Vacuuming of furniture and drapes as needed
• Scrub and clean restroom floors and fixtures
• Supply building restrooms with towels, soap, etc.
• Dust and clean walls, doors, windows and other above floor surfaces
• Clean elevators and stairwells
• Keep simple records and simple reports
• Notify supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair
• Replace any incandescent light bulbs that are accessible with a step ladder – maximum ladder height of 6 feet
• Snow shoveling a path to the building
• Perform related work as assigned and instructed
• Operate electrical floor buffer
• Non‑routine work: manual labor associated with the recurring but non‑routine cleaning and maintenance of buildings. Employees will be under immediate supervision performing tasks requiring moderate physical strength. This work is project type in nature and is paid $0.40/hour premium pay.
• Total stripping and refinishing of floors (includes moving of equipment when necessary)
• Carpet shampooing – total cleaning
• Related work as assigned and instructed

• High school diploma, GED, and/or combination of years of experience
• Training that may be gained through schools, seminars, etc., and some experience in performing cleaning work and other combination of training and experience.
• Ability to accomplish the above tasks as determined by a written and practical test.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Successful completion of a background and driver check in accordance with Coe College policy.

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods and equipment
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength
• Ability to operate all cleaning equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in the performance of the job
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with supervisor, fellow workers and students

• Dedication to the educational mission of a private, residential liberal arts college.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships in a collaborative and diverse team atmosphere.
• Commitment to excellent customer and/or student service.
• Demonstrated ethical and responsible decision making.
• Consistent attendance and accountability necessary to meet position objectives.

• Basic custodial duties in a variety of building atmospheres. Must be able to lift 20 lbs on a regular basis.

Coe College is an equal opportunity employer.