Custodian 1 - Housing

  • Mississippi University for Women
  • Columbus, Mississippi
  • Full Time
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Custodian 1 - Housing

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Position TitleCustodian 1 - Housing

Unit NameHousing & Residence Life

Salary Grade1

Number of Months12 months

Full-time or Part-timeFull-Time

Hours per week40

Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment

Essential Duties

Maintain clean, safe and sanitary conditions in and around the residence halls and/or assigned area. Areas include but not limited to: suites, offices, kitchens, living spaces, lobbies, stairways, corridors, and elevators

Sweep, dust mop, wet mop and scrub floors

Clean windows, mirrors, walls, doors and other building surfaces

Transport trash and waste to disposal area and empty trash receptacles

Dust and polish surfaces, furniture, vents, etc.

Daily cleaning of assigned building/area (lobby, common areas, hallways, stairs, entrances, restrooms, etc.)

Replenish supplies in assigned area

Carpet spotting and light extraction of carpets

Submit work orders to report repairs as needed

Strip, wax and buff residence hall common area tile floors

Thoroughly clean assigned residence hall rooms/bathrooms at the end of each semester or as needed throughout the academic year

Shampoo and thoroughly clean, by extraction, the residence hall rooms/bathrooms, and common areas carpeted floors

Perform various housekeeping duties related to summer camps and conferences

Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and other materials as requested

Ability to respond to after hours emergencies if needed

Maintains custodial and storage areas in a clean orderly manner and maintain adequate supply of cleaning equipment, materials and supplies

Turn in found articles in accordance with University policy and Housing policy

Observe safety standards and practices

Reports all repairs required and safety and fire hazards to building manager and immediate supervisor

Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

One year experience cleaning in a commercial environment

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write

Work with minimal supervision

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed

Job Description Summary

To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings, residence halls, and Student Affairs office spaces. This position reports to the Office of Housing and Residence Life .

Hours of Availability

Background Check Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information

Requisition NumberFY20664NF

Open Date05/19/2025

Will this job have a specific close date?No

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

MUW Departmental Announcement

MUW Human Resources Office

MUW Website

Mississippi Employment Service

Local Newspaper

In-state Newspaper

Out-of-state Newspaper

The Chronicle of Higher Education

HigherEdJobs.com

Friend

Journal/Periodical

Off-campus Recruitment

Women/Minority Publication

Contacted by department and invited to apply

Other

The Academic Network (TAN)

* Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)

Yes

No

* If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)

Yes

No

* What is your highest level of education? Did you graduate?

(Open Ended Question)

* How many years of commercial cleaning experience do you have?

(Open Ended Question)

* Describe your work experience as it relates to the listed job duties.

(Open Ended Question)

* What types of cleaning machinery do you have experience with?

(Open Ended Question)

* This job requires you to regularly lift up 25 pounds. Can you lift up 25 pounds?

Yes

No
Job ID: 477867034
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2025

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