Custodian 1

Mississippi University for Women; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi University for Women is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness in residence halls and office spaces. You will perform daily cleaning, floor care, window cleaning, trash removal and supply replenishment to ensure a sanitary living environment.

The role requires reading and following safety rules, strong work ethic, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adaptability to a flexible schedule.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and sanitary conditions in and around the residence halls and/or assigned area.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Tools

Mops and brooms

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment

• 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

Education and Experience:

• 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

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and lift up to 10 pounds; regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl, taste or smell and lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 and/or 100 pounds; work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and around fumes or airborne particles. Special vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderate noise level.

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

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 Number

Requisition Number FY20776NF

Open Date

Open Date 08/19/2026

Will this job have a specific close date?

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