"Custodian/Maintenance Tech"

Job Details

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Custodian/Maintenance Tech
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Requisiton Details

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Job Title
Custodian/Maintenance Tech

Job Grade
FP02H

Division
Business and Finance

College/Dept
Auxiliary Services

Department
Milo Bail Student Center Business Office

Requisition Number
2026-00144

FTE (full-time equivalency)
100.00

Work Schedule
M-F 6:30am - 3:00pm with a rotating weekend shift

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No

Pay Information
16.25

Pay Schedule
Hourly

FLSA Designation
Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Perform maintenance and custodial duties for the Milo Bail Student Center. Ensure all areas remain safe and sanitary for use by all students, faculty and staff. Also, provide basic maintenance assistance for issues that can be resolved on-site.

Note: This role has a rotating weekend shift every 4 weeks during the Fall/Spring Semester. This can be used for overtime or can be offset by taking another day off during that week.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area: Basic Maintenance

Duties:

Conduct basic maintenance with-in building, such as, hanging items, repairing walls, painting, carpet tiles, fixing/ troubleshooting equipment issues, and additional building related items that can be resolved on-site.

Percentage Of Time
30

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area: Event Preparation

Duties:

Assist in event preparation by setting up spaces with tables, chairs, staging, and other event equipment.

Percentage Of Time
20

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area: Cleaning

Duties:

Vacuum, dust, empty trash and perform other cleaning duties to assigned areas on a daily basis. Floor care: Dust mop, spot mop, shampoo, and auto scrub entry ways, hallways, lounge and event spaces.

Percentage Of Time
30

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area: Event Oversight

Duties:

Assist in event oversight when events are taking place inside building.

Percentage Of Time
10

Essential Function:
Yes

Responsibility Area: Maintenance Inventory

Duties:

Maintain work bench and maintenance supply inventory.

Percentage Of Time
10

Essential Function:
Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High School diploma or an ability to read and follow directions.

Required Experience

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Required License/Certification

Required Additional Qualifications:

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

3 years of maintenance and custodial experience

Preferred License/Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check
No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
Yes

Drug Screen
Yes

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Recommendation