Temporary Nonexempt (# 374201)

Job ID: 374201

About the Job

The Rec Well Department is currently looking for qualified individuals to fill the Building and Grounds position for Minneapolis facilities. The maintenance and upkeep of all of our facilities is essential to the overall participant experience.

The custodian will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to Maintain the locker room facilities, including vacuuming floors and general cleaning.

• Sweeping floors, cleaning mirrors and some windows
• Mowing of sports fields, cleaning projects
• Cleaning court walls and glass
• This position will support and lead student custodial workers in RecWell’s Minneapolis facilities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Being able to work independently, but understand their role within the Operations Staff Team.
• Taking initiative and being responsible
• Being comfortable with physical, hands on work responsibilities
• Be able to lift 50 pounds above waist line

Preferred

• All employees are required to be trained in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• For employees that do not already possess these certifications, training will be provided by the department upon being hired.
• Other requirements related to the position include: Previous work experience in Building and Grounds/custodial work.

About the Department

Recreation and Wellness serves all students and the greater University community by enriching the campus experience and encouraging lifelong wellbeing. We are driven to develop leaders, foster supportive relationships, and inspire active living through recreation and wellness. No matter who you are, where you come from, or where you are in your wellness journey, You Belong Here at RecWell.

As a department of the Office of Student Affairs at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, RecWell employs 60 full-time staff and over 800 student employees. With operations in East Bank, West Bank, and St. Paul we serve 6,000 patrons daily in a variety of recreation and wellness offerings. Learn more at recwell.umn.edu.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $23.17 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.

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