Custodian Overnight Shift (4:30 pm - 1:00 am, Tuesday- Saturday), UMKC Student Services

Student Auxiliary Services - UMKC Student Union

At UMKC, we believe in transforming tomorrow through service, learning, and innovation. As a Custodian serving the Student Union and Atterbury Student Success Center, you'll play a key role in supporting our mission by creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position contributes directly to the university's commitment to public value and community impact by ensuring our spaces reflect the excellence and care we bring to everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and order in assigned areas including rooms, hallways, entrances, stairwells, and elevators.
• Perform routine custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying trash, and cleaning windows and drinking fountains.
• Operate custodial equipment including auto-scrubbers, carpet extractors, pressure washers, and floor buffers.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and events by setting up chairs, tables, and necessary equipment.
• Clean and maintain carpets and furniture through vacuuming, shampooing, and spot cleaning.
• Polish metal surfaces and clean interior windows.
• Submit supply requests and ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety and university guidelines.
• Report damaged furniture or equipment to the Building Manager.
• Perform specialized cleaning in areas requiring disinfectants and sanitation procedures.
• Lock and unlock doors, manage lighting, and assist with building security protocols.
• Support emergency responses and assist with large-scale moves or events as needed.
• Supervise student employees assigned to custodial tasks.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and other related duties as assigned.

Overnight Shift

Tuesday - Saturday (4:30 pm - 1:00 am)

• One year of general maintenance and/or custodial experience preferred
• Ability to read and write
• A valid driver's license may be required for certain positions
• Some knowledge of methods for cleaning equipment and buildings
• Good physical coordination and mechanical aptitude sufficient to perform assigned duties

• Experience in general custodial or housekeeping.
• Experience in hospitality and/or event preparation.

$16.00 per hour

Shift differential of $1.00 per hour for eligible shifts (see HR-213 Shift Differential for more information)

Application review to begin immediately. Opportunity will remain open until filled.

Union Bidder Language:
This is a union-eligible position. To be considered as a Union Bidder for this position you must:

• Include all relevant work experience in your application materials
• Be currently employed in a union-eligible position
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy
• Apply within the published, five (5) business day posting period: 10/07/2025 - 10/13/2025

Your qualifications for this position will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your job application. Once the job posting period is closed, there will be no opportunity to submit additional information regarding your qualifications. Therefore, you need to ensure that your application materials are complete when submitted.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.