Custodian Pool

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Working Title: Custodian I - Full Time (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview:

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

Position Number: Multiple Positions

Department: Facility Services

Division: Office of VP for Administration & Finance

Custodians provide cleaning and maintenance service for MSU. Primary emphasis is on:

• Cleaning areas (including restrooms)
• Carpeted and hard-surface floor care
• Trash removal
• Other related duties

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:

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

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:

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

The Successful Candidate Will:

• 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
• 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
• 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

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information:

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Requirements:

• Moving up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100lbs
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Desired Start Date: Upon successful completion of the search process

Applications will be: Collected and reviewed throughout the hiring period. Pool will remain active through June 30, 2023.

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.

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