Custodian Lead

About the Role

The University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss, is a distinguished public research university committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We invite you to join our team and contribute to our legacy.

Department

Custodial Services

Job Summary

This role involves providing leadership to custodial personnel to ensure assigned areas are kept clean, orderly, and safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in training newly hired custodial staff to ensure they meet departmental standards.
• Assist the supervisor in organizing and assigning tasks to subordinate team members.
• Operate cleaning equipment and utilize supplies effectively to maintain cleanliness and manage waste and recyclables in designated facilities.
• Monitor and secure building entrances and exits, promptly reporting any issues to relevant authorities.
• Keep supply storage and cleaning equipment organized, maintain accurate inventory records, and request additional supplies as required.
• Record and communicate maintenance needs including repairs, violations, and pest control concerns.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years relevant experience in custodial or facility maintenance roles is required.
• No formal educational qualifications are necessary.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is between $16.94 and $25.42 per hour.

Interview Accommodations

Candidates invited for interviews must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing about any required reasonable accommodations prior to the interview date.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The University of Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Checks

In an effort to ensure campus safety, background investigations including criminal history, and when appropriate, financial or driving record checks, are conducted for candidates being considered for employment.