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Weekend Custodial Lead

Company:
Luther College
Location:
Decorah, IA, 52101
Posted:
October 22, 2025
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Description:

Luther College offers an excellent benefit package including competitive health insurance premiums, generous retirement contribution, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependents.

Additionally, Luther College offers an outstanding PTO program.

New full-time employees can earn up to 30 days of PTO per year, in addition to time off for holidays which includes a full week of holiday pay between Christmas and New Years' Day.

Luther College seeks to build a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

Luther College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives to create an academic community rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences that will contribute to this goal.

To view the complete job description and apply for this position and all current openings, please go to the employment website at To apply, please click on the blue "Apply" button.

A resume and cover letter are required to be fully considered for this position.

The weekend custodial and float position is a position that requires someone that is detail oriented, has good time management skills and is organized.

This position must be flexible with 10 hour days on Saturday and Sunday with remaining hours on M-F.

The weekend work makes a huge impact on the Luther College experience for students and others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide weekend custodial support in both academic and residential buildings * Assist in maintaining building appearance which consist of all areas including lobbies, entrances, classroom, offices, hallways, breakrooms, auditoriums, conference rooms, staircases, study lounges, restrooms and shower rooms * Duties will consist of but not limited to: * Unlock/lock building and tum on/off lights * Sweep * Mop * Vacuum * Empty trash receptacles and dispose of trash * Clean glass * Dust surface areas * Disinfect fixtures * Assist with set-ups for campus events * Snow removal * Maintain outside entrances year round * Recycling * Help in maintaining grounds * Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Will be in charge of weekend student workers EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS: * Education: High School Diploma and/or equivalent preferred but not required * Experience: One year of custodial or janitorial experience in a commercial, industrial, hospital, governmental or similar environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience * Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college * Training on blood borne pathogens and proper procedure for clean up on hazardous/infections material according to OSHA specifications will be required.

* Ability to drive and pass MVR check PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: * Mobility: walk or stand for extended periods of time * Lifting: ability to lift and carry 40 pounds * Dexterity: must have full range of motion including bending, stretching, lifting and kneeling * Must be able to work in buildings and spaces that may or may not be air conditioned * Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust and fumes * Required to work in restricted places that may require stooping, bending, kneeling * Buildings and grounds are smoke free

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