Custodian/Housekeeping Associate

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University's Ancilla College 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

University Expectations:

• 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.
• Meets department productivity standards.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

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

Prior Work Experience/Skills:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to, lifting heavy items (50 pounds unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking. While performing the duties of the job, they may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and may be required to climb on a ladder.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS:

Experience using normal chemicals and equipment appropriate to the Custodian position.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

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 modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify they cannot risk the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

• Cover Letter
• Current resume or CV
• Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
• Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.