Custodian I

Montana State University Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Campus amenities

Job summary

Montana State University Billings is seeking a Custodian I to provide cleaning and maintenance for interiors, focusing on floors, restrooms, and supply restocking. The role includes locking/unlocking buildings and supporting campus cleanliness.

The position is classified hourly with benefits; open date 10/23/2026 and close date 11/06/2026. One year of custodial experience is preferred; HS graduate or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of cleaning practices and safety protocols.
• Experience with cleaning machines and chemical handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing, mopping, stripping, waxing, disinfecting, and polishing hard surface floors
• Vacuuming, spotting, and extracting carpeted floors
• Dusting and polishing furniture and horizontal surfaces
• Washing interior windows, entrance glass, and mirrors; clean restrooms
• Replacing light bulbs and maintaining cleanliness of classrooms and hallways
• Removing trash and restocking supplies
• Cleaning Residence Halls and Student Family Housing units

Skills

Basic computer skills

Cleaning knowledge

Cleaning equipment handling

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning machines

Chemicals handling

Job description

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title

Working Title Custodian I

Brief Position Overview

Provides cleaning maintenance service for interiors of all MSU Billings. Primary emphasis is on carpeted and hard-surfaced floor maintenance, trash removal, restroom cleaning, and restocking of supplies, locking and/or unlocking buildings, and other related duties.

Position Number

Department

Department Facilities Services-Custodial

Division

Division Facilities Services

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Laborers

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation

Compensation Hourly

Salary $ 14.264 per hour

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU !
The following are reasons why you should join our team:

• Work-life balance
• Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
• Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
• Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
• Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
• Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
• Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
• Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
• Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
• Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :
Duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Scrubbing, mopping, stripping, waxing, disinfecting, and polishing hard surface floors
• Vacuuming, spotting, and extracting carpeted floors
• Dusting and polishing furniture and horizontal surfaces
• Washing interior windows, entrance glass, and mirrors Clean, disinfect, and polishing restroom and shower fixtures
• Cleaning blackboards, whiteboards, smart boards, and erasers
• Empty and clean trash receptacles
• Replacing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• Moving chairs, tables, and floor machinery
• Moving supplies up and down stairs
• Cleaning Student Family Housing units
• Cleaning Residence Halls

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The position involves physical demands associated with lifting objects up to 50 lbs with or without help, bending, climbing stairs, operating commercial cleaning equipment, and climbing ladders. The position involves hazards associated with exposure to hazardous materials (cleaning chemicals, blood borne pathogens), unpleasant sights and odors and involves exposure to unfavorable weather conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MANDATORY REPORTER : All employees of Montana State University Billings are Mandatory Reporters. They must report information to the Title IX Office (Director of HR) as soon as they become aware of alleged discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, gender, or any other protected class (see HR’s harassment policy for more information). This includes, but is not limited to, alleged sexual assault.

CAMPUS SAFETY : Montana State University Billings is committed to assisting all members of the MSUB community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the University Police Department website at: http://www.msubillings.edu/police/pdf/Annual_Security_and_Fire_Safety_Report.pdf

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education Required: Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Education Preferred:

• HS graduate or equivalent
• Knowledge of cleaning practices
• Thorough understanding of commercial cleaning techniques, chemical applications, hazardous material and biohazard protocols and precautions, OSHA safety standards, operation of cleaning machines and tools, supply and equipment procurement procedures.

Experience Preferred:

• One year of commercial custodial experience is preferred.

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

This position has supervisory duties?

This position has supervisory duties? No

Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2700016P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 3

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 10/23/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/06/2026

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, [e-mail] .

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm

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