Custodian Pool

Contact Information

Cheryl Mc Donald
cheryl.mcdonald

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Montana State University Employment Opportunities | Custodian I – Full Time (Applicant Pool). Then click on APPLY FOR THIS JOB.

Custodian I - BZ (Full Time, Applicant Pool)

Applications are being accepted for the custodial pool at MSU! There are a variety of shifts in these departments across the campus:

• Facilities Services
• Culinary Services
• Family & Graduate Housing
• Residence Life
• Sports Facilities
• Strand Union

Facilities Services and the Auxiliary Services departments of Residence Life, Family & Graduate Housing, Culinary Services, Sports Facilities, and Strand Union are responsible for maintenance and custodial of the facilities they manage.

Custodians provide cleaning and maintenance service for MSU.

• Cleaning areas (including restrooms)
• Carpeted and hard‑surface floor care
• Trash removal
• Room set‑ups
• Other related duties

• Experience with custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, etc.
• Experience working effectively with minimal or no supervision.

• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Certifications, classes completed, or knowledge of safety procedures utilized in a custodial, janitorial or housekeeping position.

• Be able to positively and professionally perform all the functions of the position
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment
• Effectively and safely operate work‑related equipment and tools
• Accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures
• Exhibit strong communication skills
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with staff in a team‑oriented environment
• Be able to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Maintain excellent customer service
• Be highly motivated and work with minimal supervision
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner

• Moving up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs
• Moving items (such as stacking chairs, folding tables, setting up portable stages, carrying floor sealer, etc.) up and down stairs
• Moving up and down stairs
• Moving up and down ladders
• Stationary or moving about for extended periods of time
• Gripping handles on cleaning equipment
• Regular exposure to cleaning solutions

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.