Montana State University

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 23328

For questions regarding this position, please contact: 

Cheryl McDonald

cheryl.mcdonald@montana.edu

(406) 994-5629

To submit an application please click here: Montana State University Employment Opportunities | Custodian I – Full Time (Applicant Pool) Then click on APPLY FOR THIS JOB.

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:

• Facilities Services
• Culinary Services
• Family & Graduate Housing
• Residence Life
• Sports Facilities
• Strand Union

Position Number Multiple Positions

Department Facility Services

Division Office of VP for Administration & Finance

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester 

If other, specify From date 

If other, specify End date 

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation Laborers

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $21.55 per hour

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify 

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement 

Facilities Services and the Auxiliary Services departments of Residence Life, Family & Graduate Housing, Culinary Services, Sports Facilities, and Strand Union are responsible for maintenance and custodial of the facilities they manage.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Custodians provide cleaning and maintenance service for MSU.

Primary emphasis is on:

• Cleaning areas (including restrooms)
• Carpeted and hard-surface floor care
• Trash removal
• Room set-ups
• Other related duties

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & SkillsAll 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.
3. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
4. Experience providing excellent customer service.
5. 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 InformationThis job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but 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.

To submit an application please click here: Montana State University Employment Opportunities | Custodian I – Full Time (Applicant Pool)Then click on APPLY FOR THIS JOB.

• Physical Demands
• Moving up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100lbs
• Moving items (such as stacking chairs, folding tables, setting up portable stages, carrying floor sealer, etc.) up and down stairs
• 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.

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.

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. Pool will remain active through June 30, 2023.

Special InstructionsThank You for your interest in working with Facilities Services.

To submit an application please click here: Montana State University Employment Opportunities | Custodian I – Full Time (Applicant Pool). Then click on APPLY FOR THIS JOB.

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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