Custodian I, Residence Life

University of Southern Mississippi, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Hattiesburg, MISSISSIPPI
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Custodian I, Residence Life

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Custodian I, Residence Life.


Position Details
Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Division of Student Affairs
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Salary Range 11.50 - 11.50
Pay Grade

N01

Posting Close Date On-going

Job Summary 
Full-time custodian position in Housing & Residence Life performs routine manual work in cleaning, servicing, and stocking supplies in Housing and Residence Life buildings.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

  • Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors and vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets in assigned areas as needed. 
  • Cleans rest rooms, offices, and replenishes supplies such as toilet paper and paper towels.
  • Washes windows, walls, and other assigned areas.
  • Picks up trash, empties garbage containers, and removes all trash to areas for disposal.
  • Sanitizes all trash containers as necessary to meet Health Department requirements.
  • Cleans and polishes brass, drinking fountains and glass doors and performs other duties as assigned.

    • Minimum Qualifications 
    High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Knowledge of chemicals, cleaning techniques, and department policies and procedures.
    • Ability to operate commercial grade floor machinery.
    • Ability to demonstrate discretion when dealing with sensitve or confidential matters.
    •  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
    • Ability to manage own time.

    Preferred Qualifications 
    Prefer 2 years of work experience in similar or related field of work, familiarity with computer based time clock and familiarity with maintenance work order systems.


    About The University of Southern Mississippi
    The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

    As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.


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