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Position Function:

To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings.

Salary Grade:  CS*-2

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.

Area of Specialization:

Custodial Services - Facilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist Custodial Supervisor with supervision of staff.
2. Assist with Timeclock management and payroll entries.
3. Ensure outside entries are swept and clean of debris, spiderwebs, etc.
4. Provide a welcoming and professional environment through cleanliness and service.
5. Assist and help with special event organization, set-up, servicing, and removal.
6. Sweep, dust mop, wet mop and scrub floors.
7. Clean windows, mirrors, walls, doors and other building surfaces.
8. Clean, wax and buff floors.
9. Clean restroom facilities and replenish supplies.
10. Collect trash and empty in trash collection containers.
11. Move furniture, equipment, supplies and other materials as requested.
12. Dust and polish furniture.
13. May spray rooms for pests.
14. May vacuum and shampoo carpets.
15. Perform related duties as assigned by Custodial Supervisor and Director of Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read and write plus one year of experience at the preceding level (Custodian I) or equivalent.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some reading and writing.
Experience in custodial care maintenance.
Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

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/

Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.

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.