Montana State University

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26001

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Custodian I Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6404.

Classification Title Custodian I - BZ

Working Title Custodian I - Full Time (Applicant Pool)

Brief Position Overview

Applications are being accepted for the custodial pool at MSU!

There are a variety of shifts in these departments across the campus:

• Culinary Services
• Sports Facilities
• Strand Union Building
• University Student Housing
• Facilities Services
• Student Wellness Center

Position Number Multiple Positions

Department Auxiliary Services Administration

Division Auxiliary Services

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation Teamsters or Laborers

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $23.05 per hour

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

The Auxiliary Services departments (University Student Housing, Culinary Services, Sports Facilities, and Strand Union), Facilities Services, and the Student Wellness Center are responsible for maintenance and custodial of the facilities they manage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Custodians provide cleaning and maintenance services for MSU.

Primary emphasis is on:

• Cleaning areas (including restrooms)
• Carpeted and hard-surface floor care
• Trash removal
• Room set-ups, moving and placing of furniture of varying sizes and weights
• Other related duties

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

All relevant education and experience that you submit in your application will be considered.

1. Experience with custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, etc.
2. Experience working effectively with minimal or no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Experience providing excellent customer service.
2. Certifications, classes completed, or knowledge of safety procedures utilized in a custodial, janitorial, or housekeeping position.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be able to positively and professionally perform all the functions of the position.
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Effectively and safely operate work-related equipment and tools.
• Accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Exhibit strong communication skills.
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Be able to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Maintain excellent customer service.
• Be highly motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• There are a variety of shifts across departments – please see “Posting Specific Questions” to select the departments/shifts you are interested in.
• Some custodial positions require a valid State of Montana driver’s license. If offered one of those positions, that requirement will be discussed with you prior to hire.

This is a permanent position with the University. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/.

Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but these departments lack the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Moving up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Move, transport and place items of various shapes and sizes such as residence hall furniture, class room furniture, office furniture, special event equipment, stacking or unstacking chairs, folding tables, setting up portable stages, carrying floor sealer, boxes custodial equipment, etc.
• Moving up and down stairs.
• Moving up and down ladders.
• Stationary or moving about for extended periods of time.
• Gripping handles on cleaning equipment.
• Regular exposure to cleaning solutions.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of the search process

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Collected and reviewed throughout the hiring period.

The pool will remain active through September 30, 2025.

Special Instructions

Questions? Please contact the Custodian I Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6404.

We are searching for multiple Custodian I openings in several areas across campus. A variety of shifts are available 7 days a week.

Please tell us about your work history as you build your personal profile or attach a cover letter and resume.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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