Custodian

Custodian

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Custodial Services seeks applications for the position of Custodian.

SUMMARY

This is routine manual work in the custodial care of University buildings and premises. An employee in this position performs cleaning and minor maintenance work in buildings and on adjacent premises. Employees are responsible for the use of proper methods and materials in cleaning these buildings and premises. Work may involve the moving and lifting of heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and/or furniture. The ability to maneuver through a multi-story building without use of an elevator, as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Note: The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the position.)

· Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors and stairwells; waxes and polishes floors, and furniture; dusts furniture, cleans lavatories and replaces lavatory supplies; disposes of wastepaper; washes windows.

· Replaces light bulbs; makes simple repairs to buildings and cleaning equipment; reports damages to supervisor of equipment that requires repairs.

· Moves and lifts furniture and equipment (up to 50 pounds); delivers supplies and runs errands.

· Maneuvers through a multi-story building without the use of an elevator, as required.

· Obtains cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.

· Unlocks and locks doors daily.

· Reports any problems or malfunctions to the buildings or equipment to the maintenance supervisor.

· Works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations.

· Attends email and electronic timesheet training offered/required, as needed.

· Performs other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Ability to read and understand labels, MSDS sheets, department directives and written instructions. Experience in institutional cleaning, including equipment operation. Basic cleaning skills.

Preferred: High School diploma or GED and computer experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is March 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 24 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

https://seok.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/237?c=seok

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,879.00 - $22,880.00 per year

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22,879 - $22,880