Custodian, Evening Shift (4:30pm-1:00am Tuesday-Saturday), Student Union, UMKC Division of Stud[...]

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is hiring a full-time custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in the Student Union and Atterbury Student Success Center. The role includes various cleaning and maintenance tasks, along with supervision of student employees. Candidates must possess a good understanding of cleaning practices and demonstrate physical coordination. Competitive hourly pay with benefits is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Educational fee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• General knowledge of methods for cleaning equipment and buildings.
• Good physical coordination and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties.
• Clean floors, empty trash, dust, mop, and clean drinking fountains.
• Setup for meetings and events.

Skills

General knowledge of cleaning methods

Good physical coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

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Job ID

55812

Location

Kansas City

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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Hiring Department

Student Auxiliary Services - Student Union, Division of Student Affairs

Job Description

The custodial performs custodial and maintenance duties in the two buildings Student Union and the Atterbury Student Success Center: troubleshoots, performs minor repairs, implements setup and teardown for a variety of campus and community events, works closely with employees and the public to meet the custodial needs of the area and resolves problems to ensure efficient and safe operations.

• Perform a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment and perform related work as required.
• Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform duties in the care and cleaning of the Student Union/Atterbury Student Success Center buildings: sweep floors, empty trash, dust, mop, clean drinking fountains and windows as well as other related duties as assigned.
• Clean assigned rooms, halls, entrances, stairways, and elevators.
• Auto-scrub floors and prepare for waxing then apply wax, and buff floors.
• Prepare rooms for meetings by setting up chairs, tables and necessary equipment.
• Vacuum, shampoo, spot clean carpets and furniture, polish metal and clean inside of windows.
• Provide written requests for custodial supplies as needed.
• Report all damaged furniture and equipment to the Building Manager.
• May be assigned work in areas requiring special uses for disinfectants, cleaning techniques and sanitation procedures.
• Uses proper chemicals when needed that meets safety and university guidelines.
• Operates power equipment such as carpet extractors, pressure washer, T3, etc.
• Perform building security duties such as locking and unlocking doors, turning lights on or off, etc.
• May provide support for emergency responses and/or large moves/events.
• Provides supervision for our student employees.
• Perform other preventative maintenance and related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
Custodians will be supervised by the respective Building Supervisor of the assigned building, Student Union or the Atterbury Student Success Center.

Shift

4:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday

Minimum Qualifications

* Ability to read and write
* General knowledge of methods for cleaning equipment and buildings
* Good physical coordination and mechanical aptitude sufficient to perform assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in general custodial or housekeeping.
* Experience in hospitality and/or event preparation.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$16.00 per hour, eligible for $0.70 shift differential for qualifying shifts (see HR-213 for more information).

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled with an anticipated start date of Tuesday, July 8, 2025. All applications, both internal and external, will be accepted and reviewed upon receipt. Apply today!

Note: This is a union-eligible position under Local 955. To be considered as a union bidder for this position you must:

*Be currently employed in union-eligible position under Local 955

*Meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy

*Apply within the published, five-day posting period

Union Bid Period: May 27, 2025 to June 4, 2025

Other Information

The Student Union is seeking an individual to provide consistent, exemplary service to maintain life safety and cleanliness in a dynamic service, activity, and event driven environment.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.