19. Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment such as belt or bag replacement, emptying collection receptacles or bags, and cleaning and providing proper storage of equipment.
20. May provide information on the location of campus buildings to students, staff, parents, etc. and/or advise same of potentially unsafe conditions.
21. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
22. Contributes to the overall success of the assigned department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: Completion of the 10th grade is required. However, significant custodial experience beyond that required for the position may be substituted for the required formal education. A high school diploma or the equivalent is preferred.
Experience: At least one year of experience in custodial services, which includes knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and supplies, is required.
Skills: Must be able to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, and similar products used in custodial services. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Effort: Requires the ability to lift and carry custodial supplies and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged walking or standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically-powered cleaning equipment and machines to include snow shovels. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas that may only be accessible by climbing ladders or stairs, bending, reaching on top of partitions, cabinets, bookcases and ledges, moving furniture, supplies, equipment, or office machines. Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, as work is performed indoors and out-of-doors. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is considered essential and under what situations.
Other: Positions associated with this position classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated “sensitive” as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this position classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations. The scope of the job requires exposure to and use of chemical compounds for cleaning which may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, application and use are not properly followed.
Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/8020-custodian-i.htm Open Date 03/07/2022 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be kept in consideration for 90 days or until a vacancy is listed. Some shifts might not be immediately available after the internal bidding process. Shifts available:
1st shift 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Friday
2nd shift 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Monday – Friday
2nd shift 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM Monday – Friday
3rd Shift 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Friday – Tuesday
The University reserves the right to fill this position as a Custodial Apprentice or Custodian I.
If you have less than one year of custodial experience, you can apply in this posting for Custodian Apprentice.
Custodian Apprentice is Grade 20; $15 hourly.
Custodian is Grade 21; $15.00 hourly.
Custodian Apprentice job description can be found at https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/8010-custodian-apprentice.htm