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Custodian 1 - Housing

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Position Title Custodian 1 - Housing
Unit Name Housing & Residence Life
Salary Grade 1
Number of Months 12 months
Full-time or Part-time Full-Time
Hours per week 40
Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment
Essential Duties
  • Maintain clean, safe and sanitary conditions in and around the residence halls and/or assigned area. Areas include but not limited to: suites, offices, kitchens, living spaces, lobbies, stairways, corridors, and elevators
  • Sweep, dust mop, wet mop and scrub floors
  • Clean windows, mirrors, walls, doors and other building surfaces
  • Transport trash and waste to disposal area and empty trash receptacles
  • Dust and polish surfaces, furniture, vents, etc.
  • Daily cleaning of assigned building/area (lobby, common areas, hallways, stairs, entrances, restrooms, etc.)
  • Replenish supplies in assigned area
  • Carpet spotting and light extraction of carpets
  • Submit work orders to report repairs as needed
  • Strip, wax and buff residence hall common area tile floors
  • Thoroughly clean assigned residence hall rooms/bathrooms at the end of each semester or as needed throughout the academic year
  • Shampoo and thoroughly clean, by extraction, the residence hall rooms/bathrooms, and common areas carpeted floors
  • Perform various housekeeping duties related to summer camps and conferences
  • Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and other materials as requested
  • Ability to respond to after hours emergencies if needed
  • Maintains custodial and storage areas in a clean orderly manner and maintain adequate supply of cleaning equipment, materials and supplies
  • Turn in found articles in accordance with University policy and Housing policy
  • Observe safety standards and practices
  • Reports all repairs required and safety and fire hazards to building manager and immediate supervisor
  • Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
  • One year experience cleaning in a commercial environment
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write
  • Work with minimal supervision
  • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed
Job Description Summary
To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings, residence halls, and Student Affairs office spaces. This position reports to the Office of Housing and Residence Life .
Hours of Availability
Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information

Requisition Number FY20672NF
Open Date 06/10/2026
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • MUW Departmental Announcement
    • MUW Human Resources Office
    • MUW Website
    • Mississippi Employment Service
    • Local Newspaper
    • In-state Newspaper
    • Out-of-state Newspaper
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Friend
    • Journal/Periodical
    • Off-campus Recruitment
    • Women/Minority Publication
    • Contacted by department and invited to apply
    • Other
    • The Academic Network (TAN)
  2. * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment)
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (NOTE: MUW does not sponsor employment visas.)
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * What is your highest level of education? Did you graduate?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * How many years of commercial cleaning experience do you have?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Describe your work experience as it relates to the listed job duties.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * What types of cleaning machinery do you have experience with?

    (Open Ended Question)

  8. * This job requires you to regularly lift up 25 pounds. Can you lift up 25 pounds?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents