Position Function:
To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings.
Salary Grade: CUS-1
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Sweep, dust mop, wet mop and scrub floors.
2. Clean windows, mirrors, walls, doors and other building surfaces.
3. Clean, wax and buff floors.
4. Clean restroom facilities and replenish supplies.
5. Collect trash and empty in trash collection containers.
6. Move furniture, equipment, supplies and other materials as requested.
7. Dust and polish furniture.
8. May change light bulbs and spray rooms for pests.
9. May vacuum and shampoo carpets.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Ability to read and write.
2. Ability to work with others and to receive and follow instructions.
3. Willingness to work long hours.
-or-
Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Grade school education.
2. Experience in custodial work.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
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: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Apply online at msujobs.msstate.edu and complete a support staff application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
