Custodian

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University at Montgomery's Facilities Department is seeking a Custodian in Montgomery, Alabama. You will clean university buildings, mop and wax floors, wash windows, dust, and handle trash. You may help with building inspections and event setups to ensure facilities meet activity needs.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to follow safety procedures, operate cleaning equipment, and lift heavy objects as needed on an on-site basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand verbal instructions and safety procedures.
• Experience with cleaning equipment and basic hand/power tools.
• Capacity to lift and manipulate heavy objects safely.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Clean university buildings to keep facilities ready for daily activities, including floors, windows, dusting, and trash disposal.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to complete tasks efficiently.
• Assist in building inspections to determine custodial needs.
• Assist in arranging tables and chairs for special events.

Skills

Verbal instructions

Safety procedures

Vacuum operation

Cleaning equipment

Hand/power tools

Heavy object lifting

Reading & comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Facilities Department at Auburn University at Montgomery is accepting applications for a Custodian.

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

For full consideration upload a resume and a list of at least three professional references.

Responsibilities

• Cleans University buildings to ensure that facilities are in suitable condition for activities. Duties include (but are not limited to) mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, dusting, and trash disposal.
• Maintains equipment and supplies in order to complete tasks.
• May assist in building inspections to determine if custodial care is needed.
• May assist in arranging tables and chairs for special events.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Why Work at AUM?

Located in Alabama's vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employmentand education opportunities for all individuals without regard torace, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability,protected veteran status, genetic information, or any otherclassification protected by applicable law. The Office ofAffirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strivesto ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learningenvironment for members of the AUM community.

Posted Date

7/10/2026