Building Maintenance Custodian

Hiring Department

Facility Operations

Job Description

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.
Join us to make a meaningful impact on the university community and help shape the future of Mizzou with a commitment to quality and
continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

Perform miscellaneous duties in the care and cleaning of university buildings: sweep
floors with broom and dust mops, empty trash receptacles, clean trash cans, spot wash walls, dust furniture, clean windows, sweep and shovel
snow from building entrances, clean drinking fountains, wash blackboard, replenish chalk and other related duties.

Clean assigned
rooms, halls, entrances, stairways and elevators.

May occasionally perform general housekeeping tasks requiring standing on stools,
benches, stepladders or fixed furniture.

Reasonable safety standards are to be observed in the performance of work above ground or
floor level.

May replace light bulbs.

May wet-mop floors, prepare floors for waxing, apply wax and buff floors.

Prepare
rooms for meetings by setting up chairs, tables and necessary equipment; vacuum carpet, polish metal and order custodial supplies as
needed.

May be assigned work in areas requiring special use of disinfectants, cleaning techniques and sanitation procedures (such as
in hospital isolation rooms, operating rooms, recovery rooms and laboratories).

Clean and stock restrooms continually through the
day: wet-mop floors, clean and disinfect sinks, stools and commodes; clean and polish mirrors, wash walls and restock restrooms with
supplies required.

Perform miscellaneous duties such as making beds, collecting and distributing towels and linens, supplying rooms
with soap, and drinking glasses and other similar items.

Report breakages, damages, thefts and items in need of repair.

May
perform building security duties such as locking and unlocking doors, checking windows, turning lights on or off, etc., report items that
need repair to superior.

May inform students, employees and the public of housekeeping regulations.

Because of necessary
fluctuations of workloads, an incumbent in this class may be required, on an occasional basis and according to need, to perform duties
outside his/her area at a level of skill the same as or lower than required by his/her ordinary assignment.

Normal safety
requirements, scheduling and the most efficient use of staff and equipment are taken into consideration in such assignments.

Asist
with project work such as window washing, pressure washing, graffiti removal, small equipment repair, etc.

Must be on able to on call
rotation every 8-10 weeks.

Must have valid driver license.

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.)
Shift

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

A job
offer for this position 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.
• A valid driver’s license may be required for
  certain positions.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

A valid driver’s license which will allow the legal operation of a motor
vehicle in the State of Missouri is required.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $17.00 – $20.00 per
hour

Grade: GGS-C

University Title: Custodian II

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing
the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for
this position.

Other Information

The internal union bid period for this position ended on 7/31. All
qualified internal and external candidates are now welcome to apply.

In order to be considered as a Union Bidder for
this position you must:

• complete ALL sections of the application

(including all work experience – incomplete
applications will not be considered)

• complete six months of regular service at the University
• apply within the published,
  five-day posting period
• meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy

Your qualifications for this position will be
evaluated based on the information you provide on your job application. Once the job posting period is closed, there will be no opportunity
to submit additional information regarding your qualifications. Therefore, you need to ensure that your application materials are complete
when submitted.

Union Bid Period: 07/27/2026 – 07/31/2026

Benefit Eligibility

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. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resou
rces/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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