University Custodian

Job title: University Custodian

About the Role Join our Facilities Management team as a University Custodian. In this role, you will do more than just maintain our physical campus; you will play a vital part in Bethel’s mission to educate and equip students in a Christ-centered community. As a staff member, you serve as a minister of the gospel by fostering a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where students can grow. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position with typical 1st shift hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm).

What You'll Do

• Clean and maintain assigned areas – lavatories; clean and service lavatories; clean and sanitize surfaces; vacuum carpets and rugs; collect loose debris and deposit in the appropriate receptacles; remove and replace full receptacle liners; clean receptacles when necessary; mop and sweep floors, stairs, and other hard surfaces.
• Supervision – Leads the shift in cleaning and maintaining assigned buildings; supervises and directs work of contract cleaners and student workers; collaborate with 2nd shift supervisor on set ups and coordination of responsibilities; oversees the work orders for the shift.
• Event Set Up – Assist conference and events services with event set up and take down; assist with summer event set up and take down.
• Administration – Approves student worker timesheets; schedule contract and student workers for shifts.

What We're Looking For

• Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Preferred Education: Some post-secondary classwork
• Required Experience: No professional experience is required; Preferred Experience: 2+ years of custodial experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must be a self-starter; ability to work independently and on a team; excellent customer service attitude; ability to prioritize and handle multiple duties; ability to use cleaning equipment; able to move moderately heavy items; general knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures; general knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and event planning software; must be able to supervise and direct a team; must be able to supervise and direct student employees.

Nice to Have

• Some post-secondary coursework
• Experience supervising and directing a team
• Experience with event planning software

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $21.75 per hour
• Hours: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year; first shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm); overtime may be required; position is essential personnel.