"Custodian"

Job Details

Job Title: Custodian

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Posted Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Employment Status: Full Time

Department: Facilities Management

Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the university’s facilities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of commercial cleaning processes
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective cleaning and building maintenance.
• Knowledge of the use of chemicals, structure, and properties of substances used in the daily operations of custodial duties
• Ability to work within the overall organization of Facilities Management
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to express ideas effectively and concisely

Essential Job Functions:

• Sweep, mop and scrub floors, stairs (inside/outside buildings) and other surfaces.
• Clean and service lavatories, and restrooms.
• Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trim and chalkboards
• Vacuum rugs/carpet in offices and public areas. Shampoo rugs/carpets periodically using heavy appropriate equipment
• Wash windowsills, glass in corridor doors and trim in entrance doors
• Wash and/or clean interior wall spaces
• Report items in need of repairs (doors, faucets, windows, etc.)
• Collect and place trash and debris in designated collection areas

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D). One (1) year experience in custodial care of a similar facility.

Licensing and Certifications: Must posses a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas: No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds: Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds: Not Required

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds: Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds: Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds: Not Required

Travel: Not Required

Extended Work Hours: Occasionally

Posting Number: S1164

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Lorman, MS (and Natchez as noted)

Open Date: 09/15/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes