Custodian 1 - Housing

Mississippi University for Women; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi University for Women is seeking a Custodian 1 for Housing & Residence Life. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in residence halls. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, and cleaning common areas. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in a commercial cleaning environment and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• One year experience cleaning in a commercial environment.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and sanitary conditions in and around residence halls.
• Transport trash and waste to disposal area and empty trash receptacles.
• Perform various housekeeping duties related to summer camps and conferences.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to write

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Job description

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Position Title Custodian 1 - Housing Unit Name Housing & Residence Life Salary Grade 1 Number of Months 12 months Full-time or Part-time Full-Time Hours per week 40 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 Number FY20664NF Open Date 05/19/2025 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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