Lead Custodian

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. This is a union-represented role and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. This role provides a clean, healthy, and attractive environment for our college students, faculty, staff, and guests. Our team also assists in reporting maintenance and safety concerns as they arise. Custodians who work 2nd and 3rd shifts receive a shift differential.


Responsibilities include:

• Work independently and as a member of a team to carry out work assignments in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with team members to create positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Represent the Custodial team as helpful and respectful while creating positive relationships with students, faculty and staff.
• Taking care of assigned area daily following specific schedules, remaining flexible to the needs of the college and filling in for absent staff and assisting others when needed.
• Communicating with Lead on the days activities and any special needs to be completed.
• Performing general and detail cleaning of offices, classrooms, dorm rooms, restrooms & showers, common areas, lounges, kitchens, sports facilities, etc.
• Removing trash and recycling.
• Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and sweeping all types of hard floors, flooring, stairs, and all fixtures and removing spots and stains from carpet as needed.
• Dusting, damp wiping and vacuuming furniture as needed and dusting and washing all types of surfaces.
• Cleaning restrooms and showers including all surfaces, walls, ceilings, lights, floors, and fixtures.
• Washing window and door glass using both spray bottle and microfiber cloth.
• Replacing burnt light bulbs and washing light fixtures.
• Removing snow and ice on a seasonal basis.
• Reporting all problems or repairs to the supervisor, or submitting work orders

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


Required 2-3 years cleaning experience. Prefer 1 year minimum in institutional cleaning
Able to pass a criminal background check in order to carry college keys.

Preferred Qualifications


We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes multicultural understanding and cultural fluency, consistent with the University's mission and values.

EEO Statement

Compensation: Hourly wage is $21.80 , in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.


This rate reflects good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity considerations, at the time of posting.


Benefits:

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE .

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 all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Application instructions for STAFF


Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.


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 faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit:

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
20220637-STAFF


Posting Start Date
10/20/2026


Application Deadline
11/02/2026