Custodian II

Mississippi State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for a custodial position within MSU-Extension Head Start Harrison County. This safety-sensitive role supports routine cleaning, supplies management, and emergency response duties across assigned facilities.

The incumbent will perform regular cleaning, manage monthly inventory of supplies, ensure safety procedures are followed, and participate in meetings and trainings as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2 years in custodial work.
• Licensures: First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of work and safety procedures are followed.
• Clean facilities, including bathrooms and floors.
• Conduct monthly inventory of supplies and survey equipment.
• Replenish and distribute supplies to ensure ongoing custodial operations.
• Document adherence to team standards and procedures.
• Test and evaluate new cleaning products for vendors.
• Participate in meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Maintenance knowledge

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Reliable transportation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

AA/AS preferred

Job description

Position Function:

To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings. This position is responsible for custodial services operations, supply inventory and ordering of supplies, emergency calls, etc. This is a “safety-sensitive” position.

Salary Grade

CUS-2

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

Throughout its history, Mississippi State University-Extension Service (MSU-Extension) has
demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to programs that directly impact young children and their families. In the past decade, MSU-Extension has distinguished itself as Mississippi’s premier infrastructural support of high-quality early childhood education.

Area of Specialization:

MSU-Extension Head Start Programs - Harrison County

Anticipated Appointment Date:

October 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following core functions and performs other tasks as needed:

• Ensure the quality of work, cleanliness of buildings, and to certify that safety procedures are followed; document, report, or correct any infractions.
• Cleans all facilities over which s/he has primary responsibility, including regular cleaning of exposed spaces, bathrooms, and floors.
• Performs a monthly inventory of supplies; survey equipment within schools and ensure that repairs are made in a timely manner.
• Replenishes and distributes supplies and equipment in a timely manner to ensure the continued performance of custodial services and assigned locations.
• Ensures, through documentation, that all team standards and procedures are performed at assigned sites.
• Reviews and tests new cleaning products for vendors; recommend new products for consideration.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
• Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: 2 years in custodial work.
Licensures: Successfully completes and maintains basic First Aid and CPR certification.
Valid Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AA/AS preferred
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 15% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• 2+ years’ experience in a related field
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of OSHA Standards and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 15% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
Occasional-Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Screening Date:

October 26, 2025, until filled.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

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