Job Information
Montana State University Custodian I - Full Time (Applicant Pool) in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24308
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Custodian I Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6468.
Classification Title Custodian I - BZ
Working Title Custodian I - Full Time (Applicant Pool)
Brief Position Overview
Applications are being accepted for the custodial pool at MSU !
There are a variety of shifts in these departments across the campus:
Culinary Services
Sports Facilities
Strand Union Building
University Student Housing
Facilities Services
Position Number Multiple Positions
Department Auxiliary Services Administration
Division Auxiliary Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation Teamsters or Laborers
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $23.05 per hour
Contract Type Classified Hourly
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Facilities Services (https://www.montana.edu/ufm/fs/) and the Auxiliary Services departments of University Student Housing (https://www.montana.edu/housing/) , Culinary Services (https://www.montana.edu/culinaryservices/) , Sports Facilities (http://brickbreeden.com/) , and Strand Union (http://www.montana.edu/sub/) are responsible for maintenance and custodial of campus buildings and their surrounding areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
Custodians provide cleaning and light maintenance services for MSU .
Primary emphasis is on:
Cleaning areas (including restrooms)
Carpeted and hard-surface floor care
Trash removal
Room set-ups, moving and placing of furniture of varying sizes and weights
Other related duties
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
All relevant education and experience that you submit in your application will be considered.
Experience with custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, etc.
Experience working effectively with minimal or no supervision.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience providing excellent customer service.
Certifications, classes completed, or knowledge of safety procedures utilized in a custodial, janitorial, or housekeeping position.
The Successful Candidate Will
Be able to positively and professionally perform all the functions of the position.
Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
Effectively and safely operate work-related equipment and tools.
Accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Exhibit strong communication skills.
Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with staff in a team-oriented environment.
Be able to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Quickly adapt to changing priorities.
Possess strong organizational skills.
Maintain excellent customer service.
Be highly motivated and work with minimal supervision.
Have excellent attention to detail.
Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
There are a variety of shifts across departments – please see “Posting Specific Questions” to select the departments/shifts you are interested in.
Some custodial positions require a valid State of Montana driver’s license. If offered one of those positions, that requirement will be discussed with you prior to hire.
This is a permanent position with the University. If you are a student of MSU and seek a student worker position, please go to: http://www.montana.edu/comeworkwithus/.
Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but these departments lack the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Moving up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
Move, transport and place items of various shapes and sizes such as residence hall furniture, class room furniture, office furniture, special event equipment, stacking or unstacking chairs, folding tables, setting up portable stages, carrying floor sealer, boxes custodial equipment, etc.
Moving up and down stairs.
Moving up and down ladders.
Stationary or moving about for extended periods of time.
Gripping handles on cleaning equipment.
Regular exposure to cleaning solutions.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of the search process
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Collected and reviewed throughout the hiring period.
Special Instructions
Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu (custodians@montana.edu) or 406-994-6468.
We are searching for multiple Custodian I openings in several areas across campus. A variety of shifts are available 7 days a week.
Please tell us about your work history as you build your employment history in your personal profile or attach a resume.
Diversity Statement
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html.
MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html.