Custodian​/Housekeeping Associate

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University Plymouth seeks a Custodian/Housekeeper Associate who will support our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by working with the Manager of Operations to provide a clean and orderly environment for the students, staff, and visitors of the College.

• Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Clean assigned spaces
• Dust and wet mop all non-carpeted floors and stairwells.
• Vacuum carpets daily and upholstered furniture periodically.
• Clean restrooms, floors, fixtures, chrome, glass, walls, restock paper and soap supplies, and empty trash receptacles.
• Safely remove and dispose of all trash.
• Spot clean walls, wash walls as assigned.
• Wash, damp wipe, or spot clean desks, furniture, window ledges, lockers, and shelving as needed, or assigned.
• Equipment is used in restrooms and other solid surface floors as needed.
• High dust above shoulder height, also dust vent covers.
• Clean whiteboards and erasers.
• Clean internal glass, entrance doors and internal doors.
• Clean fixtures in labs and other areas.
• Clean and polish chrome.
• Cleans washers and dryers as assigned.
• Help with setups and teardowns.
• Perform stripping and waxing of applicates floors.
• Perform carpet cleaning with extractors.
• Make recommendations on supplies and make sure stock is maintained.
• Clean elevators and elevator tracks.
• Report needed repairs to building and equipment to supervisor.
• Snow removal
• Attend all department training sessions.
• Employee MUST follow all College and departmental rules, regulations/policies, and procedures.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policy and procedures.
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors.
• Communicates regularly with supervisors about Department issues.
• Walking, pulling, bending, lifting, pushing, ability to lift minimum of 25 pounds, but not more than 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders up to 6ft in height.

High School diploma or GED certificate are desired but not required based on successful and applicable work experience.

• One year or more of successful custodial experience in a school environment is desired.
• Working knowledge of and experience with trade skills in maintenance-related areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC is desirable.
• Experience using normal chemicals and equipment appropriate to the Custodian position.

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to…