Student Posting - Custodial Helper

UMD Dining Services is seeking reliable and hardworking student workers to join our team as Custodial Helpers  . In this role, you will play a crucial  part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. 

Responsibilities 

• Assist with floor care, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. 
• Collect and dispose of trash, recycling, and compost in designated areas.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and restocking supplies.
• ]Perform other general cleaning duties as assigned by a supervisor. 

Benefits 

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your class schedule. 
• Convenient on-campus location. 
• Opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a professional setting. 
• Competitive wages and potential for advancement.

• Currently enrolled as a UMD student. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic. 
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting up to 25 pounds, standing for extended periods, and bending/reaching. 
• Must be reliable and able to work scheduled shifts consistently. 

Work Study preferred but not required.

Pay Range: $15.75 - $17.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
 

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a 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 [email protected].

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

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.

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university.  A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

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, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.