Custodian Pool

We are searching for multiple Custodian I openings in several areas across campus. A variety of shifts are available 7 days a week.

Please tell us about your work history as you build your personal profile or attach a cover letter and resume.

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27124

Working Title Custodian I
- Full Time (Applicant Pool)

Applications are being accepted for the custodial pool at MSU !

• Cleaning areas (including restrooms)
• Carpeted and hard-surface floor care
• Trash removal
• Room set‑ups, moving and placing of furniture of varying sizes and weights
• Other related duties

All relevant education and experience that you submit in your application will be considered.

• 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.
• 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.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as 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.

• There are a variety of shifts across departments – please see “Posting Specific Questions” to select the departments/shifts you are interested in.
• Some custodial positions require a valid State of Montana driver’s license. If offered one of those positions, that requirement will be discussed with you prior to hire.

Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but these departments lack the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.

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.

• Moving up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Move, transport and place items of various shapes and sizes such as residence hall furniture, class room furniture, office furniture, special event equipment, stacking or unstacking chairs, folding tables, setting up portable stages, carrying floor sealer, boxes custodial equipment, etc.
• 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.

No

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of the search process

The pool will remain active through December 31, 2026.