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Custodian I

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 540100 - Colvard Student Union
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Support Staff
Position Open Date:

Position Function:

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

Salary Grade:  CUS-1

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.

Department Profile:

The Colvard Student Union is the "Living Room" of the university. The CSU hosted more than 4,500 events last year and had 2.1 million people come through its doors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sweep, dust mop, wet mop and scrub floors. Clean windows, mirrors, walls, doors and other building surfaces. Clean, wax and buff floors. Clean restroom facilities and replenish supplies. Collect trash and empty in trash collection containers. Move furniture, equipment, supplies and other materials as requested. Dust and polish furniture. Report repair needs. Perform minor maintenance and repair duties as directed. May change light bulbs and spray rooms for pests. May vacuum and shampoo carpets. May give work instructions to other Custodians and be responsible for keys and upkeep of a section or a whole building.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read and write. Ability to work with others and to receive and follow instructions.-or- Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Must be able to work nights and weekends. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time. Must be able to complete repetitive movements (i.e. stacking and unstacking chairs)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Grade school education.
- Experience in custodial work.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Submit application online.

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.

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