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Lead Custodian

Employer
St. Catherine University
Location
Minnesota
Start date
Jun 13, 2022
Closing date
Jul 30, 2022

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Category
Education
Employment Status
Full Time

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Lead Custodian
Division
Finance & Administration
Department/Office
Custodial Services

Position Summary Information

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The Facilities Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Lead Custodian position.

Our Custodians provide a clean, healthy, and attractive environment for our students, faculty, staffs, and guests. In addition, our team assists in reporting maintenance and safety concerns as they are noticed. The Lead Custodian collaborates with facilities leadership to provide coaching and guidance to the custodial staff, fostering great relationships so the team can achieve our goals. Responsibilities include:

  • Train team members in efficient team cleaning procedures and proper use of equipment and supplies.
  • Review custodian performance quality, recording work completed.
  • Check in with supervisor/manager to see what the assignments are for the day.
  • Good attendance and punctuality are required to act as an example and leader for the department.
  • Work collaboratively with management, staff, and campus community in general, creating and fostering great working relationships.
  • Project a positive image for both the custodial department and the university, working independently and as a member of a team to carry out work assignments in a timely manner.
  • Assist with maintenance of daily logs, project logs, and inventory control and report maintenance and safety concerns as noticed.
  • Assist management as needed in overseeing the completion of the daily custodial work and coordination of special projects like furniture moving, event set-ups and event cleaning.
  • May perform job responsibilities of a general custodian, acting as relief for open positions or absent staff. Some of those responsibilities may include:
    • Cleaning offices, classrooms, dorm rooms, restrooms/showers, common areas, lounges, dining rooms, kitchens, sports facilities, etc. as well as carpet cleaning, and hard floor care.
    • Trash and recycle removal, including collection from other areas and bringing to dumpsters in various locations and making sure all trash areas are in order.
    • Report when necessary the need to have dumpsters and compactors emptied and serviced.
    • Wash windows and door glass using both spray bottle and strip washer/squeegee methods.
    • Remove snow and ice on a seasonal basis.
  • Perform minor repairs and maintenance on custodial equipment and transport equipment.
  • Report all problems and concerns to the supervisor/manager, or ServiceNow work order system.
  • May have an on-call requirement for urgent cleaning needs.
  • Carry a phone while working and on-call and keep management informed of current personal phone number.
  • Adjust work hours/days and perform overtime as required to meet urgent or important university needs.


Employees at St. Kate's feel a connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403b retirement plan access
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Free Tuition for employees and their families after one year of service
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service


St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of cleaning experience
  • Current and valid driver's license with an approved motor vehicle record check
  • Must pass an internal driver's test and on-campus driving training session.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of hard floor care maintenance, carpet cleaning techniques, machines and chemicals used
  • Physical requirements: ability to lift/carry up to 75lbs, carry and work from a 12' stepladder or lift.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of institutional cleaning experience.
  • Experience training other custodial team members on project cleaning work.
  • Experience reading and understanding product information labels, safety data sheets, work orders and written instructions.
  • Experience using an online work request system.
  • Experience providing work direction to new colleagues.


We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

EEO Statement

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

Application instructions for STAFF

Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information contact Reed at 651-690-8615.

Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID -19 vaccination series, including a booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine .

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * This position requires a motor vehicle record check that will screen driving violations over the past three years. Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * St. Kate's is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the strategic plan. Give a specific example of how you have promoted a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current or recent role(s).
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine. We include this information to ensure that candidates are aware of and acknowledge understanding of the new requirement.
    • I have read and understand the requirement.
  4. * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Maybe
  6. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * How did you hear about this opportunity?
    • St. Catherine University website
    • St. Catherine University employee
    • Academic Jobs
    • American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
    • Association of Catholic Colleges/Universities
    • Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
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    • Minority Jobs
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Applicant Documents
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Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

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ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY

Formerly the College of St. Catherine, St. Kate’s was founded in St. Paul in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, whose social justice mission of loving God and neighbor without distinction anchors our commitment to respond to the needs of the time.  The University is named for St. Catherine of Alexandria, the 4th-century Egyptian philosopher, who suffered martyrdom for her faith.

St. Kate’s is a nationally recognized university with the College for Women at its core which is one of the largest Catholic colleges for women in the nation. It is one of the most comprehensive Catholic universities in the United States, offering access to an education in over 80 academic programs ranging from professional certificates to post-graduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional programs.  In 2009, St. Kate’s moved from college to university status, retaining its tradition of academic excellence while expanding its structure to three colleges and three schools. The three schools are the School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences (SHAS), School of Business, and the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health (HSSH), each of which serves students in the College for Women, the Graduate College, and the College for Adults. 

The University’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence encourages students across schools and colleges to incorporate global learning and experiences into their education. St. Kate’s is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of its six strategic priorities. Initiatives include the expansion of equity and inclusion-centered curricular content in specific courses and in each program of study, new recruitment strategies and training around elimination of bias, and retention efforts targeted for faculty and staff of color using professional development opportunities and resources.  Finally, the plan has an explicit focus on the articulation and development of the essential skills students must possess to succeed in diverse and inclusive workplaces and communities and defining how the educational program and co-curricular student experience will foster these outcomes.

 For career opportunities, please visit https://www.stkate.edu/careers

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