"Custodian"

Posting Details

Position Information

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.

Physical Requirements

• 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 Detail Information

Posting Number
S1164

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Natchez

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
09/15/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices are designated to handle inquires and/or complaints regarding non-discriminatory policies and procedures of Alcorn State University:
Complaints, inquiries, or specific requests in regard to Title IX and Section 504 directives should be made to: Title IX Office, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 519A, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6700.
Complaints, inquiries, or requests in regard to non-discrimination in employment practices should be made to: Human Resources Department, Walter Washington Administration Bldg., Room 107, Lorman, MS, 39096, (601) 877-6188
Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to ADA / ADAAA compliance in employment practices should also be made to the department of human resources.

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