Custodian II

Please see Special Instructions for more details. This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

• Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26285
• Department:
  Facility Services
• Division:
  University Services
• Appointment Type:
  Classified
• Contract Term:
  Fiscal Year
• Union Affiliation:
  Laborers
• FTE: 1.0
• Salary Minimum: $25.04 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
• Recruitment Type:
  Campus
• Number of Vacancies: 4
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  Upon completion of a successful search.

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Facilities Services is committed to efficient stewardship of MSU’s physical environment for the benefit of Higher Education in Montana. The Custodian II is a working custodian who provides lead worker direction to Custodian I employees.

• Provides lead worker direction and support to employees.
• Develops and maintains productive customer relationships between faculty, staff, and students.
• Ensures all work is performed in a manner that ensures the safety of employees, building users and the building.
• Provides direction and training for specialty tasks such as floor maintenance, building security, and unique area cleaning.
• Provides direction, oversight, and training on safe use and operations including chemicals and equipment.
• Participates in strategic departmental activities like product and equipment evaluation, and process improvement and development.
• Other custodial duties as assigned.

• Must be a current MSU Facilities Services employee, initially hired through an approved, competitive MSU search, with a minimum of one year experience with Custodial Services.
• Overall Meets Expectations in all categories of most recent performance evaluation.
• No active disciplinary actions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper building security procedures and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently exercise initiative and good judgement and to work successfully with minimal supervision.

• Experience providing excellent customer service to a variety of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately follow and explain written and oral instructions and procedures.

• Ability to maintain own area of responsibility while performing above tasks.
• Strong attention to detail
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with Custodial Services staff in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to represent Facilities Services and MSU in a professional and courteous manner
• Accurately follow and explain written and oral instructions and procedures

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)

• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds up and down stairs.
• Able to ascend/descend ladders.
• Safely use floor machinery.
• Possess knowledge of how to use potentially toxic cleaning products safely.
• Move and load heavy custodial machinery in and out of maintenance vehicles.
• Move heavy maintenance machinery up and down stairs in buildings without elevators.

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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