Event Services Specialist - Custodian presso Saint Martin's University

The Event Services Specialist - Custodian provides high-quality customer service for all events and event services activities at Saint Martin’s University Marcus Pavilion and the Norman Worthington Conference Center (NWCC). The Event Services Specialist - Custodian will keep their assigned buildings in clean, orderly condition.  Additional duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to, aiding in set up and take down for campus events and clean up after such events. 

Saint Martin’s University and the Office of Financial Aid are fully committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an experience that recognizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as integral components of workplace success. 

Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in higher education are encouraged to apply.

Ranked by Niche as the second (#2) most diverse private college in Washington State in 2020, Saint Martin’s is extremely proud of our student diversity.  Our university treasures persons of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, orientations, races, and religions.  In particular, we know that students educated in an ethnically diverse setting perform better academically and reap greater professional success than their peers from more homogeneous learning environments. We proudly celebrate that our student population is 51% undergraduate and 32% graduate students of color.  We are committed to pursuing an employee community that reflects a similar, if not the same percentage.  

Therefore, we intentionally encourage and request that members of historically underrepresented groups apply to join this community.  All of us, from all backgrounds, are making a commitment to do and be better for our students, faculty, and staff.

Established in 1895, Saint Martin’s University serves as the educational mission of Saint Martin’s Abbey.  The Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery, whose members pray, work, and live together on the University campus.  As the mission is Catholic and Benedictine, one of our values is a spirit of hospitality welcoming all, regardless of an individual’s faith, religion, or spirituality.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following.

Area Cleaning 

• Dust, sweep, vacuum, clean chalkboards and chalk trays, empty garbage cans, clean and align desks, tables and chairs, and conduct routine cleaning of areas as assigned on a daily basis.
• Shampoo carpets, wax floors, and conduct other heavier cleaning tasks on a rotating schedule as assigned by supervisor.
• Wipe down banquet tables with a damp cloth and citral.
• Clean and stock the restrooms; mop the restrooms, and mop and clean the shower room and stalls, as applicable.
• Clean entryway glass, and wipe off any fingerprints, spots, etc. from the windowpanes.
• Washes walls, windows, mirrors, etc., using sponge, squeegee,e and appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Check and replenish the supplies in all custodial closets and storage areas, as necessary.

Area Maintenance

• Perform routine light maintenance in assigned areas such as filling paper towel holders.
• Pick up all garbage/trash.
• Sweep sidewalks and entryway pavement; cleans area using broom, mop or other appropriate tool.
• Sets up or removes folding tables, chairs, barricades, or similar objects.
• Pick up any cigarette butts and other existing trash; clean out cigarette butts etc. from the ashtrays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the assigned Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

• Custodians will at all times handle in a professional manner any university property, confidential material or information, which is encountered in the scope of their jobs as, defined by the University Handbook under basic employee responsibilities.
• Knowledge of best use and interaction of materials such as cleaning fluids, chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, paints, cleaning agents or similar solutions using only normal protective equipment.
• Judgment in choosing appropriate materials to clean equipment.
• Ability to take the initiative and perform required duties without constant supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, staff, faculty and students.
• Strong communication skills needed in order to work effectively with co-workers.
• Must be able to report to work on time according to a schedule.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons from diverse educational, economic and cultural backgrounds, as well as persons with disabilities and disadvantages.
• Must be supportive of a Catholic, Benedictine philosophy of education.

REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Two years’ experience in janitorial or related custodial work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Physical demands include: 

• Must be able to pass an on-site physical assessment showing the ability to do heavy work, which is an integral part of this job.
• Ability to read and understand MSDS (material safety data sheet) and directions regarding the use of janitorial products employed by the university.  
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and direction in accomplishing work goals.  
• Ability to be mobile campus wide for appropriate business needs.
• Lifts arm above shoulder level.
• Makes continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements 
• Bends, kneel or stoops repeatedly or continually over time.
• Works in small, cramped areas.
• Climbs ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Moves light objects (less than 20 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Moves heavy objects (40 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet of less).