Residence Hall Custodian I — Clean, Safe Living Spaces

Mississippi University for Women; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi University for Women is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness in residence halls and office spaces. You will perform daily cleaning, floor care, window cleaning, trash removal and supply replenishment to ensure a sanitary living environment.

The role requires reading and following safety rules, strong work ethic, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adaptability to a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• One year experience cleaning in a commercial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and sanitary conditions in and around the residence halls and/or assigned area.
• Sweep, dust mop, wet mop and scrub floors.
• Clean windows, mirrors, walls, doors and other building surfaces.
• Transport trash and waste to disposal area and empty trash receptacles.
• Dust and polish surfaces, furniture, vents, etc.
• Daily cleaning of assigned building/area (lobby, common areas, hallways, stairs, entrances, restrooms, etc).
• Replenish supplies in assigned area.
• Carpet spotting and light extraction of carpets.
• Submit work orders to report repairs as needed.
• Strip, wax and buff residence hall common area tile floors.
• Thoroughly clean assigned residence hall rooms/bathrooms at the end of each semester or as needed.
• Shampoo and thoroughly clean, by extraction, the residence hall rooms/bathrooms, and common areas carpeted floors.
• Perform various housekeeping duties related to summer camps and conferences.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and other materials as requested.
• Ability to respond to after hours emergencies if needed.
• Maintains custodial and storage areas in a clean orderly manner and maintain adequate supply of cleaning equipment, materials and supplies.
• Turn in found articles in accordance with University policy and Housing policy.
• Observe safety standards and practices.
• Reports all repairs required and safety and fire hazards to building manager and immediate supervisor.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Tools

Mops and brooms

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Job description

Mississippi University for Women is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness in residence halls and office spaces. You will perform daily cleaning, floor care, window cleaning, trash removal and supply replenishment to ensure a sanitary living environment.

The role requires reading and following safety rules, strong work ethic, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adaptability to a flexible schedule.