Custodian - Weekends

About the role

At the University of Missouri, Campus Facilities Operations is dedicated to creating a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment that fosters education, research, and service excellence. Our team manages campus facilities and infrastructure through services including Engineering, Custodial Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Inventory Management, Sustainability, and Project Management, ensuring seamless daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Sweep floors with broom and dust mops
• Empty trash receptacles and clean trash cans
• Spot wash walls, dust furniture, and clean windows
• Sweep and shovel snow from building entrances
• Clean drinking fountains
• Wash blackboards and replenish chalk
• Clean assigned rooms, halls, entrances, stairways, and elevators
• Perform general housekeeping tasks requiring standing on stools, benches, stepladders, or fixed furniture
• Replace light bulbs
• Wet-mop floors, prepare floors for waxing, apply wax, and scrub floors

Requirements

• A job offer is contingent on passing a physical examination to determine if the candidate possesses the physical capabilities necessary to perform the essential functions
• Ability to read and write
• One year of general maintenance and/or custodial experience preferred
• Some knowledge of methods for cleaning equipment and buildings; mechanical ability for minor repair of equipment

Physical Demands

• Ability on a daily basis to: visualize work area and determine what tasks need to be performed; bend, squat, reach, stretch, walk, stand, sit, grasp and twist repeatedly
• Climb stairs, step stools, and ladders; climb and descend stairwells
• Lift, carry, and set down objects of moderate weight (25–50 lbs.)
• Work may include one or more of the following: working in areas of extreme temperatures; wearing a backpack vacuum for long periods of time; wearing protective mask and hearing protection devices; working around dust and cleaning chemicals
• Good physical coordination and mechanical aptitude sufficient to perform assigned duties

Schedule

Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Wednesday–Sunday or Saturday–Wednesday

Benefits

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.