Custodian Lead

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss, is seeking staff for the Custodial Services department to maintain cleanliness, orderliness and safety in its facilities. This role provides guidance and supports daily operations across assigned areas.

The position involves training new personnel, assisting in work assignments, operating cleaning equipment, monitoring entrances, managing supplies, and reporting repairs or pest-control needs. It is an on-site campus role in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant custodial experience required.
• Experience training or guiding new personnel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train new personnel as needed.
• Support supervisor in assigning work.
• Clean assigned areas with equipment and supplies.
• Secure entrances and report issues.
• Maintain supply areas and document inventory.
• Document repairs, violations, and pest control needs.

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Department

Custodial Services

Job Summary

Provides guidance and ensures cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.

Job Description

• Assists in training new personnel.
• Supports supervisor in preparing work assignments for subordinate staff.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances, reports issues to appropriate entities.
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory and requests additional supplies as needed.
• Documents and reports repairs, violations and pest control needs.

Job Responsibilities

Cleaning

Education Qualifications

None

Experience

Relevant experience: 4 Years required

Compensation

$16.94 — $25.42

Interview Requirement

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.