Custodian - 3rd Shift

Full-time position; 3rd shift position working from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. with a half-hour lunch break

PRIMARY DUTY

The Custodian will perform various custodial duties to include but not limited to the cleaning of restrooms, lounges, offices, classrooms, and corridors in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the department. The Custodian must be flexible and show the ability to work as a part of a team with a willingness to accept guidance and directives from the Custodial Supervisor and/or the Director of Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Clean, stock, and sanitize areas using established practices and procedures
2. Use authorized cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior of the buildings looking clean and professional
3. Adhere to the company’s safety policies to create a safe work environment for everyone
4. Secure and lock assigned areas
5. Assist with event set-up and tear down
6. Use and maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and report all repairs needed
7. Assist in cleaning of spills
8. Change light bulbs throughout campus as needed
9. Observe and report the need of repairs throughout campus
10. Perform other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
• Be responsible and accountable
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
• Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
• Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
• Exhibit a professional work ethic
• Continuously promote a safe work environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma
• Certification/License: Driver’s license
• Skills: Basic communication skills; basic computer skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Custodial Services is divided into four shifts: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Each shift will include a thirty-minute lunch break.

This position may work various hours depending on the needs of the department with occasional weekend coverage. This position may be exposed to cold and hot conditions throughout the shift. This position must demonstrate safety responsibility and the ability to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE). This position is considered essential staff. Essential staff provide services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the University, ensure continuity of key operations, and maintain and protect University properties. Should the University close for any reason, essential staff will report to work as usual.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED

Custodial cleaning equipment, custodial chemicals, office machines, lifts, and motor vehicles.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and/or reach, as well as climb a ladder and clear snow and ice when needed; Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate standard custodial equipment

COMMUNITY

Northwest Missouri State University located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org .

UNIVERSITY

With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online .

Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 98 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data .

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School , National Public Radio affiliate KXCV , the R.T. Wright Farm , Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area , a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope , an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/ .