The Residence Hall Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of assigned residence hall(s) and supporting broader Facilities Management operations as needed.

Primary responsibilities

1. Custodial Duties – 90%
   • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance tasks for assigned residence hall(s), including:
     • Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, including toilets, vanity areas, and shower rooms.
     • Sweeping, mopping, and maintaining floors and stairwells.
     • Vacuuming carpets and rugs in common areas.
     • Collecting and properly disposing of trash and recyclables; replacing liners in receptacles.
     • Cleaning and maintaining entryways, windows, airlocks, and door frames.
     • Performing seasonal deep cleaning as needed.
     • Addressing minor maintenance concerns or reporting larger issues to maintenance staff.
     • Adapting to additional custodial or operational needs as required.
2. Residence Hall Staff Collaboration - 10%
   • Establish and maintain professional relationships with residence hall staff, including Resident Directors (RDs) and Resident Assistants (RAs), to foster a positive and well-maintained living environment for students.
   • Work proactively with Residence Life staff to identify custodial needs and address concerns to enhance the residential experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments.  As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel’s Christ-centered covenant community.

Other Duties: The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, supplies, and safety protocols related to hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment, including vacuums, carpet cleaners, and floor scrubbing machines.
• Capability to lift and move moderately heavy items as part of cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Facilities Management staff, Resident Directors, and Resident Assistants.

No prior experience required.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Travel: This position requires no travel.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

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 talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Expected Hours of Work:

  Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 32 hour per week, 9.5 months per year position.

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here.

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Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

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