Grass, City, Urban, Outdoors, Park, Lawn, Person, Building, Campus, Field

We're Hiring!

Custodian I

  • 511266
  • Main Campus - Starkville, MS
  • Mississippi - Main Campus
  • 540100 - Colvard Student Union
  • Support Staff
  • Regular Full-Time 12-month
  • Opening on: Sep 15 2026
View favorites

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.

Department Profile:

The Colvard Student Union is the "Living Room" of the university. The CSU hosted more than 4,500 events last year and had 2.1 million people come through its doors.

Area of Specialization:

Colvard Student Union

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sweep, dust mop, wet mop and scrub floors. Clean windows, mirrors, walls, doors and other building surfaces. Clean, wax and buff floors. Clean restroom facilities and replenish supplies. Collect trash and empty in trash collection containers. Move furniture, equipment, supplies and other materials as requested. Dust and polish furniture. Report repair needs. Perform minor maintenance and repair duties as directed. May change light bulbs and spray rooms for pests. May vacuum and shampoo carpets. May give work instructions to other Custodians and be responsible for keys and upkeep of a section or a whole building.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read and write. Ability to work with others and to receive and follow instructions.-or- Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Must be able to work nights and weekends. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time. Must be able to complete repetitive movements (i.e. stacking and unstacking chairs)

Preferred Qualifications:

Grade school education.
Experience in custodial work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Teamwork
Communication

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:

Submit application online. Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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.

Recommended Jobs

Extension Program Assistant

Harrison County, Mississippi
To support a variety of routine and specialized Extension and research duties focused on a combination of fisheries science, fisheries management, and community engagement. This position is administratively associated with the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center in support of its Coastal and Marine Extension Program (CREC-CMEP).

Enterprise Software Developer II

Main Campus - Starkville, MS, Mississippi
This position will work as a team member in Enterprise Information Systems at Mississippi State University. The Software Developer supports the University community by developing, coordinating, and managing enterprise application software systems and enterprise data by providing critical information services to our clients.

Enterprise Systems Analyst II

Main Campus - Starkville, MS, Mississippi
This position will work as a team member in Enterprise Information Systems at Mississippi State University. The Systems Analyst implements, maintains, and supports Information Systems to meet the University needs. This position supports the complete life cycle process of one or more ERP application systems.