Custodian

La Roche University is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to join the Facilities Management Department as a Custodian. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the University campus and the Sisters of Divine Providence Motherhouse. The Custodian performs routine and comprehensive cleaning, sanitation, and general custodial maintenance to support the daily operations of the University.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position that requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the Facilities Management team.

La Roche University embraces its Catholic identity while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds, fosters global citizenship, and creates a community of scholars from around the world. The University empowers all members of the community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers, and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of entire campus and the Sisters of Divine Providence Motherhouse.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, locker rooms, classrooms offices, hallways, resident halls, water fountains/bottle fill stations, etc.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, polish floors, and vacuum carpeted areas in various locations.
• Removes trash in accordance with established procedures.
• Refills toilet paper, paper towel, sanitary napkin and sanitizer/soap dispensers.
• During scheduled time, per detail cleaning that includes polishing hardware such as doors, woodwork, door handles, push plates, kick plates, metal handrails, etc.
• Maintains service rooms, storage areas, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and supply closets.
• Participates in scheduled department meetings.
• Notifies Asst. Supervisor and/or Director of Facilities of needed repairs/equipment replacement.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work in noisy, hot, and cold climates.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping over 75% of workday.
• Some sitting required for internal office work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

General Statement:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

In order for applications to be fully processed, a completed application must be accompanied by a resume. A cover letter may also be submitted but is not required. Candidates are subject to background clearances. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Qualified applicants can complete an online application by clicking on the following link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applicants for this position must have current legal authorization to work in the United States. La Roche University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

No Relocation Assistance

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

How to Apply

You must submit a separate online application for each position that you want to apply for. The positions listed on this site are those currently available at the University. The information listed for each position is all that is available at this time. There is no further need to contact the Human Resources Department.

To apply for a position at La Roche:

1. Identify the position in which you want to apply.
2. Complete an online application by clicking on “Click Here to Apply” at the bottom of the job posting. The application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. An online application must be submitted for each position in which you want to apply. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Resumes can be attached to the online application.
4. Your information will be reviewed by a hiring manager, and you will be contacted if we feel your qualifications closely match the description of the position.

Employment Policy

It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

This policy provides for equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship. This includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, compensation, training and development, employee benefits, layoff, discharge and general working conditions.

This policy is administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state statutes. La Roche University does not take action against an employee because he or she has opposed a practice made unlawful under federal or state law or has filed charges, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or lawsuit pursuant to those statutes.

All employees are expected to implement and abide by La Roche’s policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment within their assigned work areas. Any violation of this policy by an employee of La Roche University may result in disciplinary action, including, when appropriate, discharge.

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer is assigned the overall responsibility for effective administration of this program throughout La Roche University. Individuals who believe that they may have experienced illegal discrimination should immediately report their complaint to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer.