"Custodian, Day Shift (8:30am - 5:00pm, Mon-Fri), UMKC Campus Facilities Management, 27734"

Hiring Department

DEPARTMENT: Campus Facilities Management (CFM)

LOCATION: Volker Campus

Job Description

The Campus Facilities Management (CFM) team is seeking candidates to fill multiple Custodian II openings across the campus community. In CFM, our mission is to provide outstanding service, support, and safety for the university community through innovative and cooperative efforts promoting customer satisfaction and team pride.

NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK

As a Custodian II, you will perform routine, manual work utilizing knowledge of various custodial materials, equipment, methods, and procedures used in maintaining clean, neat, and orderly buildings. This role involves cleaning and maintaining multiple campus structures, including parking garages, providing specialized services to the Chancellor’s residence, and offering emergency support to the Special Work Assignment Team (SWAT). Duties may extend to the maintenance of designated buildings, routine repair of fixed equipment and buildings, and occasional support for large moves or campus events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Care and cleaning of buildings, including parking garages, offices, classrooms, entryways, common areas, and restrooms.
• Floor maintenance activities such as sweeping, mopping, and waxing.
• Trash removal, dusting furniture, and cleaning windows.
• Snow removal through sweeping and shoveling.
• Ordering cleaning supplies and facilitating equipment repairs as needed.
• Setting up rooms for meetings, including arranging chairs, tables, and necessary equipment.
• May perform some building security duties, such as locking or unlocking doors and reporting damages and repair needs to appropriate staff.
• May periodically check and maintain building equipment, including pumps, motors, fans, heaters, etc.
• May provide emergency response support and/or assist with large moves and campus events.
• May be assigned to work in areas requiring special use of disinfectants, specialized cleaning techniques and sanitation procedures, or be required to use specialized cleaning equipment such as large sweepers or power washers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for certain positions.
• Some knowledge of methods for cleaning equipment and buildings.
• Good physical coordination and mechanical aptitude sufficient to perform assigned duties.
• Ability daily to:
  • Visualize work area and determine what tasks need to be performed
  • Physical ability to bend, squat, reach, stretch, walk, stand, sit, grasp, and twist repeatedly
  • Physical ability to climb and descend stairs, step stools, and ladders
  • Physical ability to lift, carry, and set down objects of moderate weight (25-50 lbs)
• Work may include one or more of the following:
  • Working in areas of extreme temperatures
  • Wearing a backpack vacuum for long periods of time
  • Wearing protective mask and hearing protection devices
  • Working around dust and cleaning chemicals

Preferred Qualifications

One year of general maintenance and/or custodial experience preferred

Anticipated Hiring Range

$16.00 to $17.00 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. All applications, both internal and external, will be accepted and reviewed upon receipt. Apply today!

Note: This is a union-eligible position under Local 955. To be considered as a union bidder for this position you must:

• Be currently employed in union-eligible position under Local 955
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy
• Apply within the published, five-day posting period

Union Bid Period: November 10, 2025 to November 18, 2025.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.