Custodian I - Part Time In Culinary Services

Custodian I - Part Time in Culinary Services

Culinary Services is looking for motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry. This is a part-time position. Part-time employees work up to 16 hours a week, enjoy flexibility in their schedule and are eligible to receive holiday pay and annual & sick leave pay on a prorated basis.

Position Overview:

Custodians provide cleaning and maintenance services in and around CS areas. The primary emphasis is on cleaning the public areas which include restrooms, carpeted and hard-surface floor care, kitchens, trash removal, furniture set-ups and other related duties. Custodians may work individually or on a team. This position is asked to interact in a positive manner with all guests to accomplish the department mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize all public and common areas. To include: restrooms, service areas, stairwells, etc.
• Carpeted and hard-surface floor care
• Trash removal
• Set up and tear down of areas such as conference spaces/seating spaces/public spaces dependent on facility
• Move and straighten furniture, light food service equipment, dishes, glasses etc
• May shovel snow at entry ways
• Other related custodial duties
• Actively participates as part of the team while performing other duties in support of the department's mission.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience working in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, etc.
• Experience working effectively with minimal or no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Certifications, classes completed, or knowledge of safety procedures utilized in a custodial, janitorial or housekeeping position.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Positively and professionally perform all the functions of the position.
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Effectively and safely operate work-related equipment and tools.
• Accurately follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Exhibit strong communication skills.
• Work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Be able to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Maintain excellent customer service.
• Be highly motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Represent the department and MSU to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information:

• This is a part-time, non-benefited position. We will work with your schedule. Hours are up to 16 hours/week.
• Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with snow removal.
• Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified.
• Some custodial positions require a valid State of Montana driver's license. If offered one of those positions, that requirement will be discussed with you prior to hire.
• Everyone is welcome to apply/interview for this position but the Culinary Services Department lacks the necessary funding to provide sponsorship at this time.
• * This is a permanent position.

Physical Demands:

• Stationary or moving about for extended periods of time
• Frequently moving, transporting and placing containers/objects up to 30 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Moving up and down stairs occasionally while carrying containers/objects
• Moving up and down a step ladder
• Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products
• Gripping handles on equipment
• Performing repetitive motions related to job duties
• Regular exposure to cleaning solutions
• Occasionally shovel snow

This position has supervisory duties? No

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: Review of applications will be on a continual basis and will continue until the position is filled.

Special Instructions:

Please address the qualifications as you build your application and profile or you can attach a resume/cover letter.

Questions? Contact: Search Support at auxjobs@montana.edu or 406-994-6404.

EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. 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.