"Daytime Custodian, Student Auxiliary Services, Student Affairs"

Hiring Department

Student Auxiliary Services - UMKC Student Union

Job Description

At UMKC, we believe in transforming tomorrow through service, learning, and innovation. As a Daytime Custodian serving the Student Union and Atterbury Student Success Center, you’ll play a key role in supporting our mission by creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position contributes directly to the university’s commitment to public value and community impact by ensuring our spaces reflect the excellence and care we bring to everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and order in assigned areas including rooms, hallways, entrances, stairwells, and elevators.
• Perform routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying trash, and cleaning windows and drinking fountains.
• Operate custodial equipment including auto-scrubbers, carpet extractors, pressure washers, and floor buffers.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and events by setting up chairs, tables, and necessary equipment.
• Clean and maintain carpets and furniture through vacuuming, shampooing, and spot cleaning.
• Polish metal surfaces and clean interior windows.
• Submit supply requests and ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety and university guidelines.
• Report damaged furniture or equipment to the Building Manager.
• Perform specialized cleaning in areas requiring disinfectants and sanitation procedures.
• Lock and unlock doors, manage lighting, and assist with building security protocols.
• Support emergency responses and assist with large-scale moves or events as needed.
• Supervise student employees assigned to custodial tasks.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and other related duties as assigned.

Supervision:

This position reports directly to the Building Supervisor of the assigned facility, either the Student Union or the Atterbury Student Success Center.

Shift:

6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of general maintenance and/or custodial experience preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in general custodial or housekeeping.
• Experience in hospitality and/or event preparation.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$16.00 per hour. Shift differential of $1.00 per hour for eligible shifts (see HR-213 Shift Differential for more information).

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Other Information:

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: 9/3/2025 to 9/10/2025.

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.