The Certified Grounds Seasonal / Custodial Services position performs maintenance duties on the Campus grounds and related equipment and interior cleaning and maintenance. One of the open positions will have a greater focus on the principles of horticulture working within our main campus. The other open position will have a greater focus on sports turn, event setup, and coordination where a background in turf management will benefit. Both are critically detail oriented.
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) union represented position. Typical Grounds Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. approximately March 15 through November 15. Typical Custodial Services Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. approximately November 15 through March 15.
Primary Grounds duties include:
Maintenance and improvement of College grounds including turf, landscape plantings and structures, walks, roads, and athletic fields on a seasonal basis.
Routine trouble shooting and repair of related equipment. Identify needs for periodic and major equipment repair and maintenance.
Primary Custodial duties include:
Perform all cleaning procedures required of area to include locking and unlocking interior/exterior doors, vacuum and spot carpet and fabric furniture, inventory management and maintain safety, cleanliness, proper storage and use of equipment, vehicles, and personal safety equipment.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of job-related chemicals, proper labeling and environmental health and physical concerns.
What Carleton College has for you: We offer a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement pension plan with employer contribution, a health savings account with college contribution, college tuition assistance for employees’ children, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, as well as access to many other campus amenities.
The successful candidate is a high school graduate or possesses a GED. Must have at least two industry certifications as approved by the Grounds department. A complete list of all the required certifications can be seen by visiting our job board at https://jobs.carleton.edu/postings/4444. From here you will be able to view our full job posting an apply. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Carleton College is an AA/EEO employer. We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Carleton is located in the Northfield, Minnesota, approximately 40 miles south of the Twin Cities. Northfield is a short commute from the metro that offers an interesting alternative to working in corporate America. If you are looking for a stimulating environment where you will have opportunity to work in a seemingly rural setting, take a closer look at this opportunity today!
If you are in need of assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 507-222-7471.
Carleton is a private liberal arts predominantly residential campus with nearly 2000 students and 800 faculty & staff. Founded in 1866, Carleton College is an independent and highly selective liberal arts college with a diverse and exceptionally able student body, a talented faculty whose first priority is teaching, and a continued commitment to the liberal arts. A four-year college, Carleton offers the Bachelor of Arts degree. Its students can choose from 37 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located in Northfield, Minnesota, 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.
