Custodian II (Lead)

About the Role

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a respected public research university with a long history of academic excellence. The institution is committed to fostering an inclusive, energetic community where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

This position is part of the Ole Miss family and focuses on supporting a clean, safe, and well-organized environment across assigned spaces.

Role Summary

The Custodian II (Lead) supports cleanliness, safety, and order in designated areas while also helping coordinate day-to-day custodial operations.

Key Duties

• Help onboard and train newly hired team members.
• Assist the supervisor in creating work assignments for junior staff.
• Use cleaning tools, equipment, and supplies to maintain facility areas and dispose of waste and recyclables.
• Check and secure interior and exterior access points and escalate any concerns to the right department.
• Keep supply rooms and equipment areas neat, track inventory, and request replenishments when needed.
• Record and report maintenance issues, policy violations, and pest control concerns.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Education

No formal education is required.

Experience

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is required.

Compensation

Pay ranges from $15.40 to $23.10 per hour.

Interview Accommodation

Applicants selected for an interview must submit a written request to the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance before the interview date if they need a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer and education provider. All qualified individuals are considered without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Screening

Employment consideration includes a background check to help maintain a safe campus environment. This may involve a criminal history review and, where appropriate, a credit check or driving record check.