Custodian Full-time Summer Seasonal/Temporary

The Housekeeping Department has several position openings for summer, full-time employment. 

Responsibilities: 

1. 30% painting/moving furniture – daily – paint walls both interior and exterior as needed.  No ladder work, ground level only. Pouring, stirring, mixing carrying paint.  Clean up paint spills.
2. 30% floor maintenance – daily – Waxing hard floors and hallways, vacuuming room carpets, sweeping hallways, gym floors, bleachers, dorm room floors, etc. Mopping hard floors.
3. 40% custodial cleaning and trash removal – daily – clean all restrooms, lobbies, public areas, student rooms, etc. according to established daily practices which include floor scrubbing and mopping, trash removal, stocking paper supplies, surface cleaning and dusting, glass cleaning, sink & toilet bowl sanitation, polishing, etc.

Requirements: 

Applicants must be flexible and reliable. Must have a basic understanding of cleaning techniques.  Must be able to perform assigned duties in a reasonable amount of time and with an acceptable degree of quality.  Must be able to follow instructions.  Showing initiative is a plus.  Must be punctual!

Job qualifications, special skills, etc: Must be able to operate basic household cleaning equipment.  Must demonstrate ability to paint standard size walls.

Beginning and ending dates of positions:  May through August

Number of positions available:  10

Number of hours per week:  40 required

Days and times:  Monday – Friday, 7 am to 4 pm (may vary), some weekends.

Physical requirements of the job: Walking, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, kneeling is required.  Must be able to stand for 2-to-3-hour intervals.  Applicants must be able to lift 30 – 35 pounds three/four times per hour.

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email [email protected] in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.