Custodian II

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 012102 - Human Sciences
- Early Childhood
Location: Harrison County
Categories: Support Staff, Head Start Positions
Position Open Date: Sep 19 2025

To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings. This position is responsible for custodial services operations, supply inventory and ordering of supplies, emergency calls, etc. This is a “safety-sensitive” position.

Throughout its history, Mississippi State University-Extension Service (MSU-Extension) has demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to programs that directly impact young children and their families. In the past decade, MSU-Extension has distinguished itself as Mississippi’s premier infrastructural support of high-quality early childhood education.

MSU-Extension Head Start Programs
- Harrison County

October 2025.

• Ensure the quality of work, cleanliness of buildings, and certify that safety procedures are followed; document, report, or correct any infractions.
• Cleans all facilities over which s/he has primary responsibility, including regular cleaning of exposed spaces, bathrooms, and floors.
• Performs a monthly inventory of supplies; survey equipment within schools and ensure that repairs are made in a timely manner.
• Replenishes and distributes supplies and equipment in a timely manner to ensure the continued performance of custodial services and assigned locations.
• Ensures, through documentation, that all team standards and procedures are performed at assigned sites.
• Reviews and tests new cleaning products for vendors; recommend new products for consideration.
• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
• Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Experience:
  
  2 years in custodial work.
• Licensures:
  Successfully completes and maintains basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Driver's license.

• AA/AS preferred
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 15% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• 2+ years’ experience in a related field
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Basic knowledge of OSHA Standards and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 15% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Occasional‑Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.

Vision requirements:
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