Custodial Team Member - 8am - 4:30pm

As a member of the Stephens College Custodial Team, you will provide a beautiful environment for all the people that learn, live, and work on campus. Your day may entail general cleaning in a dorm, mopping the floor in the student center, taking cardboard from receptacles in academic buildings, or helping a colleague prepare a faculty office. In a nutshell, the custodial team is to help in whatever capacity will lead to enhancing the experience of the Stephens community.

Our Custodial Team at Stephens College is not your typical cleaning crew. The employees within this department work in a fast-paced, close-knit, compassionate environment. The teams are intentional about building camaraderie and participating in campus-wide events and activities.

We’re always looking for team members who are committed to what they do and are dedicated to success while enhancing the lives of those around them. We are passionate about providing a fair wage, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where you may Learn, Grow, and Lead. In fact, that is our mission statement.

Job duties will vary upon assignment but may include:

• Maintains the overall appearance of Stephens College buildings by:
• Stripping, waxing, buffing, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors and stairs,
• Cleaning and disinfecting showers, sinks, drains and grout in restrooms and locker rooms and ensuring supplies are provided,
• Cleaning glass doors, mirrors and windows, furniture, vents and baseboards in hallways, residence hall kitchens, partitions and displays.
• Miscellaneous cleaning throughout campus.
• Assist with snow removal as needed.
• Maintains custodial equipment assigned by following operating, storage and cleaning procedures and notifying supervisor of problems as they occur.
• Maintains communications with supervisors regarding faulty equipment or fixture deficiencies such s defective lights or plumbing.
• Refers work orders to supervisor when repairs are needed.
• Inspects building for unsafe conditions and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor of the need to correct the problem.
• Lifting involved with moving furniture, cleaning out rooms and buildings.
• Follows safety procedures.
• Completes performance review process with supervisor/employees to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and College goals.
• Communicates openly and recognizes contributions of co-workers and supervisor. Maintains positive, professional working relationship with management and co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years experience in related field
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and product labels
• Ability to operate basic cleaning equipment
• Ability to complete work independently
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. without assistance, 50 lbs. with assistance

We’re looking for someone who can be passionate about their job and have fun doing it, who will work with integrity, and who enjoys finding ways to support the mission of Learn. Grow. Lead. Everyday.

We’ll also want to know you can demonstrate these attributes:

• Ability to work Monday - Friday from 8:00 pm- 5:00 pm
• Ability to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Great work ethic and a desire to succeed

Stephens College is a women’s college proudly located in downtown Columbia, MO, home to the University of Missouri and two private colleges with a total student population of about 40,000. Since our founding in 1833, we’ve been offering innovative, career-focused programs sound in the liberal arts with a focus on creative arts and sciences. We take a hands-on, experiential approach to education, making sure our students get both quality classroom instruction and external work experiences that complement their coursework. Stephens College prepares students to become leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world. Graduate, online, and certificate programs are available to women and men as part of our commitment to lifelong learning.

The college prides itself on fostering a close-knit faculty community and on providing a welcoming, learning-centered environment for students. The learning community is distinguished by small classes, close engagement with faculty, intellectual rigor, and dynamic programs of study that reflect the College’s mission of lifelong learning. Stephens College contributes to the vibrant social and cultural climate which makes Columbia such a desirable place to live.

Stephens College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status and all other classifications protected by law. Stephens College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX or disability accommodations, any other concerns related to equity or noncompliance, or requests for a complete copy of the College’s policy should be directed to the Stephens College Equity Compliance Team at equity@stephens.edu, www.stephens.edu/equity or (573) 876-2321 or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at http://www.ed.gov/ocr