Temporary Custodian

Montana State University Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 16,211 - 23,088; Part time

Job summary

Montana State University Billings is hiring for a temporary cleaning maintenance position. This role emphasizes carpet and floor maintenance, trash removal, restroom cleaning, and related duties. Candidates should have knowledge of cleaning practices and basic computer skills.

The job requires lifting up to 50 lbs and offers an hourly rate of $14.264. Prior commercial custodial experience is preferred, and this position is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hazardous materials and safety standards.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with operating commercial cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing, mopping, and disinfecting floors.
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets.
• Washing windows and cleaning restroom fixtures.
• Performing trash removal and cleaning.
• Maintaining cleanliness in student housing.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning practices

Basic computer skills

Understanding of commercial cleaning techniques

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning machines

Job description

* This is a temporary position.*

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

Duties and 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; cleaning, disinfecting, and polishing restroom and shower fixtures.
• Cleaning blackboards, whiteboards, smart boards, and erasers.
• Emptying and cleaning 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 lifting objects up to 50 lbs with or without help, bending, climbing stairs, operating commercial cleaning equipment, and climbing ladders. It also involves hazards associated with exposure to hazardous materials (cleaning chemicals, blood‑borne pathogens), unpleasant sights and odors, and exposure to unfavorable weather conditions.

Reasonable Accommodations

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.

Education Required

Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

Hourly: $14.264 per hour.

Employment Policies

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, 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. Applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

MSU Billings provides 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