Residential Custodial Steward at Rose-Hulman… · Terre…

Residential Custodial Steward

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is seeking a dedicated Residential Custodial Steward to join its Student Affairs team. Recognized as the No. 1 undergraduate engineering college in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Guide for 27 consecutive years, Rose-Hulman offers an engaging and supportive campus environment where employees play a vital role in student success. This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming residential and institutional spaces across campus.

As a Residential Custodial Steward, you will be responsible for the daily upkeep of assigned areas, ensuring they are clean, sanitized, and orderly. Duties include performing routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and sanitizing surfaces in restrooms, lounges, living spaces, hallways, and other campus facilities. You will also manage inventory by receiving and restocking cleaning supplies, including chemical and paper dispensers for public and residential use. In addition to facility care, this role emphasizes meaningful interaction with students—coordinating room cleaning schedules, fostering a positive and inclusive residential environment, and maintaining open communication with Residence Life staff to support student needs and concerns. Delivering excellent customer service and contributing to a safe, healthy campus community are essential aspects of this role. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the student experience in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, along with one to two years of relevant work experience. A strong attention to detail is preferred. The selected candidate must successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including a background check and physical ability assessment.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; parental leave, voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Science)-focused institution, whose students’ education and success are the nucleus of everything for which we strive. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene. Rose-Hulman’s serene and safe campus located on the east side of town was recently designated a Tree Campus with more than 1,200 trees on its 250-acre main location.

Pay Range is $13.50/hour - $14.50/hour. Pay is competitive.

Rose-Hulman conducts background checks for all prospective employees, including criminal history, education, social media, employment, driving records, and reference checks, where relevant to job duties. The scope depends on the role's responsibilities and Institute necessity. Information from background checks will be used solely to assess a candidate's suitability for employment, ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and will be handled in compliance with federal and state laws.

Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu, for questions.

This position is not eligible for work visasponsorship at this time.

EEO Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.