Custodian - 2Nd Shift

Viterbo University invites applications for a Second Shift Custodian who is an eager and service-focused individual to work independently and with a team to insure the standards of cleanliness on the campus. The Custodian position keeps the premises of campus buildings, which includes residence halls, apartments, theatres, academic, and athletic buildings in clean and orderly condition. This position is second shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a fulltime position eligible for all employee benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Included the following but not limited to: cleaning classrooms, offices, hallways, lobbies, and lounges. Theatres, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, gym, locker rooms, and other work areas.

1. Sweep, scrub, wash, and burnish floors.
2. Vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas, and upholstered furniture.
3. Dust office furniture and equipment.
4. Wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork, including windows, door panels, and sills.
5. Empty wastebaskets.
6. Transport trash and waste to disposal area.
7. Replenish bathroom supplies as needed.
8. Transport office, dorm and classroom furniture as needed.
9. Unlock and secure specified doors.
10. Responsible for minor maintenance activities.
11. To be able to work independently and with a team.
12. Manage hours according to building activities which may include weekends.
13. Maintain procedures which will insure standards of cleanliness.
14. Have a good personal hygiene and maintain a neat, well-groomed professional appearance.
15. Other duties as assigned by Custodial Services Supervisor.

General Requirements/Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three months experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present infoiniation in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisor and other employees of the organization.
• General computer skills are required with the ability to read and send emails.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with lOs and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with issues/problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to manage hours according to building activities which may include weekends.
• Ability to maintain procedures which will insure standards of cleanliness.
• Have good personal hygiene and maintain a neat, well-groomed professional appearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of the Employment Visa.

To Apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest, CV/resume, and three references.

Review of Application: The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and/or hear. The custodian is required to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The custodian must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. University specified attire and equipment are required. Uniform tops will be provided and must be worn throughout the school year. The employee is expected to meet and perfonn the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May work in small office spaces or dorm areas. During the summer, certain areas may not be air-conditioned.

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.