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This position has the opportunity to impact that daily life of students, as well as staff and faculty by maintaining office space, classrooms, restrooms, hallways, etc. They will also help support events on campus when those events happen in the buildings they are assigned to. This role will primarily be responsible to ensure clean and sanitary conditions for academic and administrative spaces.

Shift Premiums: 2nd Shift: $0.75 3rd Shift: $1.50

Job Responsibilities:

The custodial staff maintains building appearance and cleanliness in all areas: lobbies, entrances, classrooms, offices, hallways, kitchens, conference rooms, staircases, study lounges, restrooms, and shower rooms.

Custodial duties will primarily consist of:

• Unlock/lock building and turn on/off lights
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and other floor care
• Collect recycling and empty trash receptacles
• Clean glass and dust surface areas
• Disinfect fixtures
• Annual deep cleaning and other maintenance projects
• Assist with set-ups for campus events
• Maintain outside entrances year-round, including snow removal
• Clean restroom and show-room facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May direct and support student employees
• Custodial Staff Lead positions will provide guidance and organization to other team members in your building

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma and/or equivalent preferred but not required
• Training on blood-borne pathogens and proper procedures for clean up on hazardous/infectious materials according to OSHA specifications (see supervisor for more information) will be required after hire
• Experience: Must be detailed orientated and have good time management and organizational skills
• Basic computer knowledge and operation to submit on-line time cards, submit work orders, complete various on-line training requirements
• Proven ability to work with others
• Must be able to read sufficiently to follow instructions, ability to mix appropriate chemical dilution ratio and understand directions for use
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Mobility: walk or stand for extended periods of time e Lifting: ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Dexterity: must have a full range of motion including bending, stretching, lifting, and kneeling.
• Be available for scheduled shift
• Overtime may be required
• Inside and outside of buildings, spaces may or may not be air conditioned
• Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust and fumes
• Required to work in restricted places which may require stooping, bending and kneeling
• Buildings and grounds are smoke free

About Luther College

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents. Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program. New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years Day.

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal. To view the complete job description and apply for this posi ion and all current openings, please go to the employment website at www.luther.edu/offices/hr/careers{rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}