Temporary Custodian

Job Overview

To be eligible for full‑time work in the summer you may be enrolled in only one summer class during Summer 1 and Summer 2, or take no summer classes but be enrolled in fall classes. The role requires 40‑hour work weeks with good attendance.

Work as part of a custodial team cleaning dorm suites, apartments, public areas, kitchens, bathrooms, lounges, conference rooms, elevators, laundry rooms, and stairwells.

Duties include:

• Detail cleaning of dorms and apartments, using chemicals, broom, dustpan, vacuum, mop and bucket.
• Hard‑surface floor work with Roto, wet‑vac, finish mop and finish bucket.
• Carpet cleaning with Cadet, carpet extractor or host carpet extractor and compound.
• Stairs, hallways, walls, windows, light fixtures, and handrails cleaning.
• Kitchens, bathrooms, and lounge areas—app to appliances, cabinets, sinks, furniture, mirrors, trash, debug lights.
• Laundry rooms, elevators, and other facilities—washers, dryers, walls, windows.
• Potential mold removal from surfaces as required.
• Move furniture and equipment between buildings; lift up to 50 lbs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, and reaching; transport of materials; use of computer and fine finger movements; oral and written communication; background check required prior to starting.

• Competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability.
• Three weeks paid vacation; three weeks accrued sick leave; 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with 30.25% staff contribution; 6% faculty contribution.
• Generous education assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Access to childcare, recreation, wellness, and employee assistance programs.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Completed UCM online application is required; incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled. Selected candidates must pass a background check; student employees and graduate assistants are exempt from the pre‑employment check.

1. Are you planning on taking summer classes?

• Yes
• No

2. If yes, how many?

3. Are these classes located on the Warrensburg Campus, MIC, or Online?

4. Which semester are you enrolled in?

• Summer 1
• Summer 2
• Fall
• Summer and Fall

5. To be eligible for full‑time work in the summer, you may be enrolled in only one summer class during Summer 1 & Summer 2, or take no summer classes but be enrolled in fall classes. Are you planning on taking summer classes?

• Yes
• No

6. Are you available for the entire 14 weeks of summer and for 40 hours a week?

• Yes
• No

7. Below are the available positions. Pick your first choice.

• Sunday‑Thursday 7 am‑3:30 pm
• Monday‑Friday 7 am‑3:30 pm
• Tuesday‑Saturday 7 am‑3:30 pm
• I will work any position

8. Below are the available positions. Pick your second choice.

• Sunday‑Thursday 7 am‑3:30 pm
• Monday‑Friday 7 am‑3:30 pm
• Tuesday‑Saturday 7 am‑3:30 pm
• I will work any position

9. If you are selected we will reach out to set up an interview for Tuesday, April 7th or Wednesday, April 8th. Which day would work best for you?

• April 7th
• April 8th
• Required Question