Custodian II

Custodian II

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Custodian II.

Position Details
Location	Gulf Coast Research Laboratory 703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States
Division	GCRL Custodial Services
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	12.00 - 12.00
Pay Grade	N01
Posting Close Date	open until filled

Job Summary 
Performs manual cleaning of the assigned building by the foreman.  Uses proper methods and materials in cleaning and care for the building area and equipment, participates in the care, cleaning, and general housekeeping of the buildings that is assigned, completing all tasks assigned by the foreman.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Responsible for cleaning assigned buildings, sweeps, mops and cleans floors; cleans white boards as directed; washes windows, walls, blinds, grills and glass doors; empties trash cans. Also perform sets up and cleans up after events.

Dusts general areas vacuums rooms, replenishes supplies and cleans drinking fountains and restrooms. Cleans and sweeps entrances, outside plazas and walks.

Assist in the maintenance and care of custodial and event services equipment and furnishing such as vacuum cleaners, buffing machines, pressure washers, tables, chairs, tents, podiums and other related equipment and furnishing as required.

This position will require participation in call-out responsibilities and may require night shift responsibilities, and weekend work. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Serves as a member of the Physical Plant Essential Personnel and as directed by the Director of Physical Plant participates in pre-emergency preparations and post emergency recovery efforts.

Minimum Qualifications  
High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Three (3) years custodial or related experience. Driver’s License required.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures, professional standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures, and the use of custodial materials, tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Ability to operate carpet extraction machines, automatic floor scrubbers buffers and burnishers.
• Ability to perform hard floor care to include applying and removing stripper and applying multiple coats of floor wax.
• Skill in managing ones’ own time while completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and the ability to react and respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to operate personal computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the internet.
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license prior to employment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  

 
Preferred Qualifications  
5 years custodial or related experience.  Floor care equipment experience.

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.