Custodian - Military Veterans

The purpose of this position is to provide a clean, comfortable, healthy, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff and the general public. The values that guide our work include access and opportunity, equity, inclusion, belonging, cultural competence, culturally responsive pedagogy & service, and community engagement. Our educational environments are culturally relevant, responsive, and innovative to the students we serve. Our students are assets, we affirm their identities and lived experiences, and provide spaces that are emotionally safe and reflect who students are.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service. On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
• Cleaning. Maintain the interior of the facilities by dusting and polishing furniture, equipment, mirrors, and fixtures. Maintain the facilities by washing windows, counters, walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, and woodwork. Complete related general cleaning and maintenance duties such as sweeping, scrubbing, waxing floors, vacuuming and disposal of trash. Complete carpet extraction as necessary. Maintain and clean restroom facilities by following specific instructions related to health standards and OSHA regulations for hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens. Stock paper products, empty trash, refill dispensers/air fresheners, and change sanitary napkin receptacles per cleaning schedule. Function as a lead worker for campus work study students.
• Exterior Maintenance. Operates lawn mowers, snow blowers, and vehicles such as trucks and tractors. Conducts ground maintenance which includes raking, snow and ice removal, lawn care and maintenance of shrubbery, trees, sidewalks and parking lots.
• Perform general duties so that the campus is maintained and presentable to the campus and the public. Use human relations skills by providing information and answering questions from personnel and the general public who use the facilities. Work as a team to accomplish desired outcomes. Conduct facility security checks and comply with rules and regulations related to emergencies. Set up room arrangements per request. Assist with the general maintenance of grounds, yard work, and snow removal. Transport mail and bank deposits. Assist with the shipping and receiving of materials. May complete minor repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner. Following a routine established to ensure other duties are completed on an as needed basis. Completes other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents and equipment. Chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleaches, scouring agents and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely. Methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively and operate safely and to make minor repairs.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions. Perform assigned tasks with limited work direction. Keep simple records.
• A valid driver's license is necessary to drive department vehicles, such as pick-ups, snowplows, sanding trucks, and state fleet vehicles on and off campus. Driving record must pass the State of Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicle review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer services skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand customer needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives in a timely, thorough, courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
• High school diploma.
• Two years of similar work experience
• Ability to make minor mechanical repairs to and operate routine maintenance equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of general groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of safety standards.
• Knowledge of general plant mechanical operations.
• Customer service skills sufficient to meet the M State commitment and service standards

Physical Requirements:

• Physical health and endurance sufficient to perform work functions.
• Follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Perform assigned tasks with limited work directions.
• Keep simple records.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Academic year : Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer hours : Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Salary

This is the correct salary range for this position, disregard the full range listed by this website: $20.21 - $25.05 per hour or $42,198 - $52,304 annually . Any hours worked after 6 p.m. would be eligible for an additional $2.25 per hour (shift differential).

Application Procedure

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references by 12:01 a.m. on November 7, 2024. Internal applicants may apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.

About

M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the sixth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 10,500 students in credit and non-credit courses each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity . We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.