3rd Shift Custodian

Overview

Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, seeks to hire a Custodian for the 3rd shift to provide all the cleaning, waste, recyclable removal services, snow clearing of all entrances, carpeting and hard floor maintenance, and other traditional tasks as needed.

Tuesday - Saturday, 10pm-6:30am.

The beginning rate of pay for this position is $20.00/hour for a 6‑month probationary period. After the probationary period the compensation will increase to $21.00/hour. At this time the position will also become a union position. After 1 year from the date of hire, the hourly wage will vary based on the shift and current union contract.

This is a union position. If a regular position is offered or accepted during the 6‑month probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Number 70.

Upon acceptance of the position after the 6‑month temporary period, the full Macalester benefits package will be offered.

The Custodial Department provides professional services to students, staff, faculty, and visitors to create a clean, comfortable, and safe campus environment, thereby contributing to a positive learning experience and student success. While embodying the College’s mission of high standards with an emphasis in multiculturalism and service, Custodial Services works in responsible partnerships in the campus community through open communication, cooperation, and dedication.

• 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, and 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 using power snow blowers, and performing necessary College event set‑ups and other work as required and instructed.
• Complete and maintain supply order requests, and ensure 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, reporting any loss, damage, breakage, or unsafe conditions 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.

• 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 into a sink.
• Lifting 50 lb box from floor level to waist level.
• Lifting 50 lb trash container to shoulder height as in dumping into a dumpster.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory completion of a federal criminal background check in accordance with the Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act is a condition of employment.

• Employer contributions to a pension plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to a 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.