Custodian II

Sports Facilities is responsible for the management of all athletic/sports facilities at Montana State University including the 9,300 seat Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, the 17,000 seat Bobcat Stadium, Shroyer Gymnasium, the Bobcat Tennis Center, and all athletic fields. These facilities are multi-purpose and meet the varied needs of the campus and the community. The department provides services for Athletics, Campus Recreation, and Health and Human Development, as well as hosting many events/concerts that come to campus.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor II, the Lead Custodian is a working custodian who provides direction for a crew of Custodian I’s and student workers that will be stationed in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and provide support to Shroyer Gym, Bobcat Stadium and the Bobcat Athletic Complex.

Assists with training of new employees.
Conducts nightly quality control inspections and reviews staff work.
Conducts nightly security checks (locking of exterior doors, reporting of unusual circumstances and/or any building maintenance needs as necessary, etc).
Maintains good communication flow with management and coworkers.
Verbally addresses performance problems, following up with management.
Maintains work equipment and supply inventory.
Performs a wide range of custodial and light maintenance tasks:
Scrubs, mops, washes, seals, disinfects and polishes hard surface floors.
Vacuums and shampoos carpeted floors.
Dusts and polishes furniture.
Washes windows and mirrors.
Polishes bathroom and shower fixtures.
Empties trash receptacles to dumpsters.
Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
Handles commercial (industrial) cleaning chemicals.

Prepares for and cleans up after special events, along with leading campus clubs that assist with post event cleanup.
Promotes a safe work environment.
May be reassigned to other areas as needed in order to maintain the cleanliness of all facilities.
And actively contributes to the success of the department by performing other duties as needed in support of the department’s mission.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Progressive work experience with commercial and/or industrial custodial work or an equivalent combination of relevant education and related experience.
Experience providing excellent customer service to a variety of individuals.
Experience leading, directing and/or training staff.
Experience coordinating work or organizing workload for a team.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Graveyard/nighttime shift experience.
Experience enforcing building and security regulations.
Experience with special event preparations and/or clean up.
Certifications/Classes related to custodial, sanitation, building maintenance, etc.
Experience using computers and various software packages.

The Successful Candidate Will
Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with Sports Facilities staff and other constituents in a team-oriented environment.
Exude enthusiasm and have a high level of integrity and customer orientation while interacting with a wide range of individuals.
Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be highly motivated and work with minimal supervision.
Consistently exercise initiative and good judgement.
Adapt to changing priorities.
Accurately perform duties in high-traffic environments.
Successfully organize and prioritize daily duties and those of others.
Have excellent attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness.
Represent the department 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 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.

Shift is normally Tuesday to Saturday, 4 pm to 12:30 am.
Must be able to substitute for other shifts as the department event schedule changes.
Will work evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
Will occasionally work outside and in inclement weather.
Provides on-call emergency clean-up of Fieldhouse, Stadium, Bobcat Athletic Complex, Shroyer Gym and Indoor Tennis Center.

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.
Transport and move items up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs (Such as stacking chairs, portable stages, folding tables, transport floor sealer, etc.)
Move products and items up and down stairs.
Ascend/Descend stairs and step ladders.
Move about or remain stationary for extended periods of time.
Operate cleaning equipment.
Shovel snow.
Regular exposure to cleaning solutions.

This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date

Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on July 10, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions
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.

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.

MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html