N99783 Custodian I, Broken Arrow

Northeastern State University; Broken Arrow, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave time

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Northeastern State University is seeking a Custodial Worker for the Broken Arrow campus to perform custodial maintenance across campus buildings and facilities. The role ensures clean, safe, and well-maintained spaces for students and staff.

Key duties include restroom sanitation, floor care, room cleaning, supply handling, and event setup support. Applicants should have 1–2 years of related experience and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license; hire date expected 10/12/2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience indicating custodial principles, typically via apprenticeship/internship or similar role (1–2 years).
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma.
• Annual salary $25,536.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
• Anticipated hire date: 10/12/2026.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sanitizes, and details restrooms; refills dispensers.
• Dusts and wipes furniture and fixtures.
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors; strips, cleans, waxes and buffs floors.
• Empties and cleans trash receptacles.
• Cleans classrooms and laboratories.
• Loads and unloads supplies; stocks and organizes storage area.
• Cleans spills and broken glass.
• Moves furniture.
• Assists with setting up for special events.
• Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and write

Basic math

Valid driver’s license

Custodial knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship / internship experience

Job description

JOBSUMMARY

Thisposition is responsible for the custodial maintenance of Broken Arrow campusbuildings and facilities.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Cleans, sanitizes, and details restrooms; refills dispensers.
• Dusts and wipes furniture and fixtures.
• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors; strips, cleans, waxes and buffs floors.
• Empties and cleans trash receptacles.
• Cleans classrooms and laboratories.
• Loads and unloads supplies; stocks and organizes storage area.
• Cleans spills and broken glass.
• Moves furniture.
• Assists with setting up for special events.
• Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods used in the custodial maintenance of public buildings.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of custodial equipment.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in communicating with others.

SUPERVISORYCONTROLS

The Custodial Services Manager assigns work in terms of somewhatgeneral instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliancewith instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature andpropriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include university policies and procedures andsupervisory instructions. These guidelines are clear and specific.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of directly-related custodial duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to perform custodial maintenance in assigned university buildings. Success in this position results in safe and well-maintained buildings.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed in an office or stockroom, in a variety of university buildings, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Annual salary $25,536.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
• Anticipated hire date: 10/12/2026

Notice to applicants

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all “applicable” federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.