Custodian II

The University of Southern Mississippi • Ocean Springs, MS

6d • $12 - $12 • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II performs manual cleaning and general housekeeping in buildings assigned by the foreman, using appropriate methods and materials to care for the buildings and equipment. The position also supports event setup and cleanup, maintains custodial and event-services equipment and furnishings, and reports damaged structures or equipment to a supervisor.

The role includes call-out responsibilities and may require night shifts and weekend work. As a member of the Physical Plant Essential Personnel, the Custodian II participates in pre-emergency preparations and post-emergency recovery efforts as directed by the Director of Physical Plant. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of custodial or related experience.
• Driver’s license required; the ability to obtain a driver’s license prior to employment is also listed.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures, professional standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures and the use of custodial materials, tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Ability to operate carpet extraction machines, automatic floor scrubbers, buffers, and burnishers.
• Ability to perform hard-floor care, including applying and removing stripper and applying multiple coats of floor wax.
• Ability to manage time and complete assignments accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations professionally and respond quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to work both independently with moderate supervision and as a team member.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, with a general understanding of application software and the internet.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of custodial or related experience.
• Experience with floor-care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned buildings, including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning floors; cleaning whiteboards as directed; washing windows, walls, blinds, grills, and glass doors; and emptying trash cans.
• Set up for events and clean up afterward.
• Dust general areas, vacuum rooms, replenish supplies, and clean drinking fountains and restrooms.
• Clean and sweep entrances, outside plazas, and walkways.
• Assist with the maintenance and care of custodial and event-services equipment and furnishings, including vacuum cleaners, buffing machines, pressure washers, tables, chairs, tents, and podiums.
• Report damaged structures and equipment to a supervisor.
• Participate in call-out responsibilities and, as a member of Physical Plant Essential Personnel, assist with pre-emergency preparations and post-emergency recovery efforts as directed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED