Custodian II, (Wednesday - Sunday, 6:30am-3pm), Student Affairs, 27395

University of Missouri - Kansas City, Student Affairs, Auxiliary Services

UMKC Auxiliary Services is accepting application for custodian. This position requires routine, manual work utilizing knowledge of various custodial materials, equipment, methods and procedures used in maintaining a clean, neat and orderly building. In addition to cleaning, this position is required to complete set-up and tear-down for campus events. Some basic audio-visual technical support included. Functional contacts include students, faculty, staff and general public utlizing building facilities.

• Perform miscellaneous duties in the care and cleaning of university buildings: sweep floors with broom and dust mops, empty trash receptacles, clean ash 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.
• Prepare rooms for meetings by setting up chairs, tables, stage pieces, 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, i.e. food service service support areas.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 and facility 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.

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.

Full-time (40 Weekly Hours), Benefit Eligible

Benefits Include:

• Health, Vision, Dental
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, Winter Break (Dec. 25th - Jan. 1st), Federal Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Tuition Remission (75% Education Discount)*
• Employee-Spouse/Dependent Remission (50% Education Discount)*

• Please contact Human Resources for more information on Education Discounts and per-semester class/credit limits.

Starts at $15.00 per hour

Wednesday - Sunday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Applications are reviewed immediately. Apply today!

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.

Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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