Custodian

Custodian

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Lorman, MS

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

FY202600047

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

02/11/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Job Title

Custodian

Essential Job Functions

• Sweeps, mops, and scrub floors, stairs (inside/outside buildings) and other surfaces
• Cleans and services lavatories, and restrooms
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, door trims and chalkboards
• Vacuums rugs/carpet in offices and public areas; Shampoos rugs/carpets periodically using appropriate equipment
• Washes windowsills, glass in corridor doors, and trim in entrance doors
• Washes and/or cleans interior wall spaces
• Reports items in need of repair (doors, faucets, windows, etc.)
• Collects and places trash and debris in designated collection areas
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

One (1) year custodial care

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of commercial cleaning processes

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective cleaning and building maintenance

• Knowledge of the use of chemicals, structure and properties of substances used in the daily operations of custodial duties

• Attention

• Ability to work within the overall organization of Facilities Management

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to express ideas effectively and concisely

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Alcorn State University

Address 1000 ASU Drive, #390

Lorman, Mississippi, 39096

Phone 6018776188

Website https://www.alcorn.edu/