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Lead Custodian

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

Monitors, directs and participates in the custodial activities in facilities and buildings.

Salary Grade:  CUS-L

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.

Area of Specialization:

Colvard Student Union and Event Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervises and coordinates the work of custodians in performing general duties.
2. Establishes and maintains employee schedules and makes work assignments to various tasks.
3. Ensures that work areas are properly staffed; and have supplies and equipment for to complete work.
4. Monitor and evaluate the conducts review of established cleaning requirements for areas assigned.
5. Conducts performance appraisals.
6. Plans, organize and staff special project work to include coordination of work with building occupants.
7. Assist supervisor with inspection of buildings for proper cleanliness and maintenance care.
8. Render training to new employees as needed.
9. Maintain timecards on supervised employees.
10. Assist in scheduling vacations for subordinates.
11. Maintain records and submit reports concerning personnel, equipment, supplies expenses and general housekeeping activities.
12. Requisition supplies and equipment and maintain security of such.
13. Interview and recommend applicants for positions.
14. Supervise work crews in preparation of special events.
15. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent High School Diploma or GED Experience
4 yrs. Experience in custodial practices.

Substitutions:
Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of safe and proper use of chemicals and cleaning materials needed for custodial services. Developed supervisory skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Instructions for Applying:

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

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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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