CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU

JOB DESCRIPTION

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

1. Position Information

Title: Custodian 

Division: Facilities & Finance

Department: Facilities

Full Time, Non-Exempt

1. Position Summary

The Custodian performs heavy janitorial work concentrating on cleaning and upkeep of

Chaminade University buildings and surrounding areas. Primary duties are custodial, grounds keeping, and setting up for events, as well as assisting maintenance personnel when required. This position is temporary until tentatively August 15, 2026.

1. Reports to:

Direct Report to: Custodian Lead

Indirect Report to: Assistant Director of Facilities 

1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Custodial (35% of work time)

• Perform heavy manual janitorial tasks to clean furnishing and building common areas (interior and exterior).
• Perform routine maintenance on janitorial equipment.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets as required.
• Clean, sweep, scrub, mop, dust, and wax, as appropriate, the floors, windows, walls, woodwork, fixtures, rugs, restrooms and other facilities.
• Dispose of trash and waste materials.
• Remove litter in and around buildings.
• Lift and move furniture, sofas, beds, mattresses, office furniture, etc.
• Use heavy-duty industrial power operated equipment.

Grounds keeping (30% of work time)

• Perform tree and hedge trimming, cut grass, repair irrigation systems.
• Power wash walkways, remove litter, rake or use a leaf blower, sweep streets, walkways, stairs, etc.
• Fertilize as required, prune, trim, water, and maintain the Chaminade grounds.

Set-ups (30% of work time)

• Set-up tents, tables, chairs, lighting, and whatever is required for events on and off campus 
• Break down event set-ups after the event is over and return all equipment to storage. Clean up area.
• Occasionally work overtime to accommodate special events.

Miscellaneous (5% of work time)

• Assist maintenance crew with their work when needed.
• Perform summer maintenance work as required.

1. Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

1. Education and Experience

Education: High School Graduate preferred

Experience: Some experience preferred

1. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Skills: Must speak English and be able to interact cordially with students, faculty and staff of the university. Must have valid State of Hawaii driver’s license.
• Technical Skills: Some maintenance skills preferred.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

1. Physical Requirements

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. 

1. Other Requirements: 

• Must have a valid Driver’s License 
• This is a full time, non-exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Principal Grant Investigator.
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner. 

1. Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving: 

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University. Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.